Broaden Your Horizons

Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia

• Applicants that apply for this position will be considered for positions across IRC areas that currently have vacancy including permanent positions or Casual Bank positions
• Work in a supported inclusive environment that promotes career progression.
• Ongoing training and professional development

Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre (IRC)

Located on the North Geelong, Grace McKellar site which is situated only minutes from the centre of Geelong. It is a vibrant community asset within the parkland surrounds of the McKellar Centre and incorporates state of the art equipment. 100 bed Subacute facility that cares for rehabilitation, GEM and Palliative Care patients. The building is comprised of 3 wards North, Central and South.

North Wing, specialising in neurological and stroke rehabilitation as well as Palliative Care and is a 27 bed unit comprising of 15 Neurological/Stroke beds and 12 Palliative care beds.

Central Wing specialises in Geriatric Evaluation and Management Central Wing and is a 30 bed Geriatric Evaluation Unit caring for patients 65+. The primary clinical purpose of Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) is to improve the functioning of older people with multidimensional health needs. GEM manages people who have complex and multiple medical, functional and often cognitive conditions requiring a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.

South Wing comprises of 34 beds and provides rehabilitation to multi trauma, ABI, spinal injuries and amputee patients.

About the culture

We have an experienced team of Registered nurses and Enrolled nurses and pride ourselves on our team work as well as providing a positive work environment.  All wards in IRC focus on meeting patient goals using a multidisciplinary approach to care. We are proud that this approach achieves greater outcomes for our patients. The IRC nursing teams are experienced in their fields which allows for a supportive working environment focused on professional development. New staff are very well supported and further education is supported and encouraged. The management team are always available to talk and to share ideas to work together to ensure a dynamic team environment and the door is always open! We work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team provide the best possible care to our patients, within the Safe Care Act in a positive working environment where all ideas and suggestions welcome.

 What we offer

• Working conditions are excellent, and job satisfaction is high.
• Sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great rates of pay, Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination.
• Relocation and sponsorship support options available for suitable interstate and international candidates until June 2023
• Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD, easy commute from all suburbs
• Flexible working arrangements – speak to us about hours days shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Access to employee wellness facility
• A genuine community feel - we look after each other 
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
• Ability to take leave without pay and purchase additional leave
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
• 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. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

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.

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