Community Nursing (Level 1), Transition to Speciality Practice
BARWON HEALTH STAFF ONLY
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 9719
- Launch your Community Nursing career through our 12-month Transition to Specialty Practice Program, designed to support your successful transition into this rewarding field
- Invest in your future with an organisation committed to ongoing education, professional development, and career growth
- Temporary part-time opportunities available in the Geelong region - come join us!
About the Role
Community Nursing is a dynamic and rewarding specialty that offers autonomy, variety, structured rosters, and genuine work-life balance. Based in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions, you'll join a values-driven team committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.
Our Transition to Specialty Practice Program provides comprehensive clinical and professional support, including:
- A structured orientation and onboarding program
- An experienced preceptor and mentor
- Dedicated support from a Community Nurse Educator
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
- Supernumerary experiences across broader community health programs
- Professional development leave to build specialised home-based nursing skills
- Regular clinical debriefing, coaching, and feedback sessions
As a Community Nurse, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans, and provide clinical care to a diverse client population, including:
- Acute and chronic wound assessment and management
- Diabetes education and monitoring
- Continence assessment and management
- Hospital in the Home services
- Post-Acute Care services
- In-home palliative and end-of-life care
About the Facility
Community Nursing provides 24-hour, home-based nursing care across the Geelong region. Working collaboratively with hospitals, allied health professionals, general practitioners, and community organisations, our nurses support clients to remain safe, independent, and well in their own homes.
Positions Available
North Team
Based at The Hub, North Geelong
68 hours per fortnight
South Team
Based at Belmont Community Health Centre
68 hours per fortnight
You'll work a four-week rotating roster that includes day, afternoon, and weekend shifts:
- Day Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm
- Afternoon Shift: 1:00pm - 9:30pm
All shifts commence and conclude at your designated office location. During your shift, you'll be provided with a fleet vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and personal duress alarm.
About You
You are a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. You'll bring strong critical thinking skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine passion for providing high-quality care in the community.
Desirable:
- Minimum three years' acute nursing experience
- Sound clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- A commitment to person-centred care
- Values and behaviours that align with Barwon Health's values
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly 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
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact persons: Kate Archbold or Simone White
Email: Kate.archbold@barwonhealth.org.au or Simone.white@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 6932 / (03) 4215 7282
Application closing date: 19 October 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.