Broaden Your Horizons

Align your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Australia.

Join the Nursing Team at Barwon Health as Registered Nurse (Grade 2)

DON’T MISS THIS PERFECT TIME TO MIGRATE TO GEELONG, AUSTRALIA

• Multiple opportunities available across Medical, Surgical, Specialty areas
• Visa sponsorship available
• Applicants applying from overseas will be eligible for $13,000 government relocation grant until June 2023

About the facility 

Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.

What we offer

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates 
• Relocation and sponsorship support options, plus the Victorian Government Grant is available for successful international candidates until June 2023 
•  Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
• Flexible working arrangements – speak to us about hours,days or 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 which  includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which 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. 

About the role

Barwon Health are seeking Registered Nurses with Medical, Surgical, Specialty

Let us know in your application which area/s you are interested in working in and then we can direct your application to the most suitable area/s for you;

Medical Specialties:  General Medical, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Renal, Acute Neuroscience, Respiratory, Rapid Assessment Planning Unit, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Cardiac, Cardiothoracic

Surgical Specialties: General Surgery, Urology, Colorectal,  Ear,Nose and Throat(ENT),Plastics, Vascular, Oral/Maxillofacial, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology

Specialty Areas: Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre, Intensive Care, Medical imaging, Operating Services, Cardiac Cath lab, Andrew Love Cancer Centre – Day Oncology, Dialysis, Palliative Care, Community Nursing, Acute Inpatient Psych , General Aged Care, Dementia, Psych/Mental Health, Independent/Assisted Living

Aged Care (Endorsed Enrolled Nurses only at this stage): General Aged Care, Dementia, Psychology/Mental Health, Independent/Assisted Living

Inpatient Rehabilitation: Medical rehab, Orthopedic Rehabilition

As the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for the provision of patient, client and resident focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you, 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

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

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