Position Summary
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Join the Nursing Team at Barwon Health as Registered Nurse (Grade 2 Year 1)
- Rapid Upskilling program featuring mentored supernumerary time
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team whilst gaining valuable experience
- Opportunities to work in all specialities, across the organisation.
About the facility
Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 7,000 staff and more than 1000 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 23 key locations throughout the region.
About the role
We are currently exploring opportunities for newly registered nurses to join Barwon Health as we build our workforce in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you missed out on a graduate program we would encourage you to apply.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient, client and resident focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to him/her, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Delivering consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements
- Providing quality patient care using an evidence based approach
- Participation in regular audit processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies is maintained
Application Process
When submitting your application ensure you identify on your resume the following:
- The year that you graduated and your experience in nursing since graduating
- Your experience and your specialty preference
- The type of employment you would like to obtain either casual or permanent, if permanent ensure you identify the amount of hours you would like to obtain
The team will work with you to identify an opportunity to work in an area suitable to you and your career prospects.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Flexible working arrangements
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.
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.
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