• Exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team environment
• Join a busy high dependency Neonatal Nursery at University Hospital Geelong
• Located just a stone throw away from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road

About the facility

The Special Care Nursery at Barwon Health is a Level 5 neonatal nursery. It has capacity for up to 20 cots and is staffed for 13 babies with the ability to increase as required. SCN was recently redeveloped with the assistance of the Cotton On foundation. The facilities are fresh and vibrant and include 2 resuscitation rooms, respiratory support capability for up to 4 babies, a separate parent lounge and 2 overnight rooms.

About the role

In the Special Care Nursery as the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife – Grade 2 you will work closely with the Associate Nurse Unit Managers and the Clinical Nurse Specialist staff to provide care to neonates from 31 weeks onwards. Staffing is 1:3 according to ratios and self-rostering is available covering all shifts with the opportunity to do 12 hour shifts.

This is a temporary part time opportunity until November 2021 with the SCN team. If this position interests you, apply today!

About the culture

Barwon Health Special Care Nursery is a vibrant and professional area within the Women's & Children's services, with a focus on education and provision of best practice Neonatal Care.

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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