• Practice autonomously at an advanced level in the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Permanent Fulltime role – have a fulfilling career while living in amazing location

About the facility

The Perioperative Medicine service provides perioperative assessment and management of surgical and medical patients being considered for surgery or procedures at Barwon Health.

 About the role

The Perioperative Medicine Nurse Consultant will coordinate and participate in the perioperative care of patients being considered for surgery at Barwon Health. He/She/They will provide high quality professional, patient centred care for patients managed by the Perioperative Medicine Service.  This role includes  triage and co-ordination of appointments, patient assessment and CPET.  QA activities, education and research activity is encouraged.

As the Perioperative Medicine Nurse Consultant, you will practice autonomously with the support of Senior Medical Staff to deliver high quality, safe and effective care. 

 Prior experience in Perioperative Medicine Nursing would be beneficial

About the culture

You will be an integral part of a team of enthusiastic and busy health professionals, in a rewarding and challenging workplace, with support for professional development and ongoing learning.

 Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Relocation and sponsorship support options
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Jillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.

• Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
• High standard of schooling options throughout the area
• A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
• Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website. 

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 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.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health Immunisation Policy