Position Details
Reference Number 162924
Position Title Registered Nurse (Grade 2) - Orthopaedics BX5
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Surgery & Perioperative
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 64
Position Summary
  • Build your career now
  • Be part of our supportive, innovative and flexible team environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development life

About the facility 

Baxter Wing 5 is the Orthopaedic Unit at University Hospital Geelong. It is a 32 bed Unit with state on the art equipment and facilities, admitting both trauma and elective patients from around Geelong and the Western Districts. Our Orthopaedic service has a dedicated Orthopaedic theatre and is actively involved in research. 

About the role 

Are you looking for a position within a highly skilled, professional, friendly team who take pride in providing high quality service? Then look no further, An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse Grade 2 to become part of our busy team on Baxter Wing 5. As a Registered Nurse  you will actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality health care outcomes for patients.

Highly developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both verbal and written are essential for this position.

About the culture

You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit  the Barwon Health Values of respect compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation, Our dedicated and experienced nursing team pride themselves on providing high quality patient centered care in an environment that has modern well equipped facilities 

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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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Desirable: Ortho experience
Contact Person Leesa Ollis 
Contact Person Job Title Nurse Unit Manager 
Contact Number (03) 4215 2141 
Alternate Contact Person Fiona Markovic/ Tim Wright  
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 2141 
Closing Date 07/10/2020
Position Description
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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.