• Try something new!
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Make a positive difference to members of our community by supporting clients to achieve an optimum level of health independence

About the facility

Barwon Health Community Nursing is the largest non-metropolitan home based nursing service in Victoria. The program consists of three integrated teams based at Barwon Health’s Newcomb, Belmont and Corio Community Health Centres.

Community Nursing is a government funded program which provides home nursing services for clients under the funding streams:

• National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Community Palliative Care
• Hospital in the Home
• Post-Acute Care
• Home and Community Care for Younger People
• Commonwealth Home Support Program

About the role

Barwon Health would like to offer Registered Nurses interested in working in a community setting the opportunity to participate in our Specialist Year Program.

The Specialist Year Program aims to provide participants with the opportunity to experience Community Nursing in a supportive environment, develop foundational knowledge and obtain competency in essential home based nursing clinical skills.

During your time with us we will offer:

• A 12 month full time learning program (3 positions available – Newcomb, Belmont, Corio)
• Extensive structured orientation with an allocated preceptor
• Ongoing professional, clinical and educational support from your preceptor/s, our Nursing Educator and your Co-ordinator
• Supernumerary days with Community Palliative Care, Hospital in the Home and Continence Clinic
• Professional Development leave to develop the foundational knowledge and skills specific to home based nursing
• Regular debrief and feedback sessions

The Community Nursing Specialist Year Program commences in early February each year.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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