Community Health Nurse - Intake
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 5356
- Work within a highly passionate and dedicated multi-disciplinary team
- Support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence
- Permanent part time position (48 hours per fortnight)
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
About the Newcomb Primary Care Team
The Primary Care team is a community-based team of multidisciplinary health professionals from allied health and nursing backgrounds that supports consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence through the provision of client-focused, holistic care to achieve the individuals desired health outcomes. This position is based at the Newcomb Community Health Centre.
About the role
As part of Public Health and Primary Care Unit deliver services to the multi-disciplinary Primary Care program area. Community Health Nurses are responsible for the continuous improvement and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective community health nursing services.
All activities of the position will reflect current best practice standards for nursing and support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence through:
- Provision of client focused holistic nursing care to achieve desired clinical outcomes
- To work with community members from a broad range of backgrounds to ensure clients are engaged
- and in their health care and are improving their health literacy
- Actively participate in comprehensive, co-ordinated and integrated multidisciplinary services.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality cost-effective community-based Community Health Nursing service
- Contribute to meeting the primary care program and nursing key performance indicators (KPI’s).
- Provision of holistic screening of referrals and enquiries, to ensure consumers achieve access to the correct services and priority for care according to their needs
Primary Care (PC) Intake is an entry point for referrals to the PC service and connects consumers with the most appropriate services at Barwon Health to meet their individual needs. The intake worker has a strong overview of services across Barwon Health and can direct consumers to the most appropriate. They are responsible for the provision of holistic screening of referrals and enquiries in order to ensure consumers have access to the correct services and priority for care.
Working within their scope of practice, they will identify additional services of benefit to the clients and provide a range of information to consumers about services, fees, eligibility criteria, and waiting times.
The intake worker will liaise closely with the PC team to confirm service prioritisation or escalate care to ensure a safe and high quality experience for our consumers. This role will also work in collaboration with Information & Access Service and site Clinical and Administrative staff.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.
To learn more about the region, click here.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact Person: Holly Lewtas, Primary Care Coordinator (Newcomb)
Email: holly.lewtas@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 7520
Application closing date: 28th July, 2025
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
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