Critical Care Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Acute Permanent Pool, Central Resource Unit
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7157
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health Geelong, Victoria
Join Barwon Health’s Acute Permanent Pool as a Critical Care Registered Nurse and experience something new everyday!
- Diverse clinical exposure across a wide range of Critical Care areas in Emergency - ICU, CCU/CTU or Anaesthetics and PACU
- Self-rostering, giving you true work-life balance
- Continuous learning with access to ongoing training and professional development
- Fantastic multiple permanent part-time opportunities available - apply now!
About the role
As a Registered Nurse within the Acute Permanent Pool, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of Critical Care environments at Barwon Health. Based on your experience, skills and qualifications, you may choose to work in two or more of the following areas:
- Emergency Department
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Coronary Care Unit / Cardiothoracic Services
- Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
This role offers diverse clinical exposure, flexibility through self-rostering, and ongoing professional development within a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team. You will be required to work up to 50% weekends and up to 30% night duty, supporting safe and responsive staffing across the service. By submitting your application, you are expressing your interest in becoming a part of our dynamic team, and we value the unique qualities and experiences you bring to the table.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care in accordance with professional standards and Barwon Health policies
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective and coordinated care
- Actively contribute to safety, quality improvement initiatives and incident reporting processes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Barwon Health information systems
What we’re looking for
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Critical Care qualification and relevant experience (essential)
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and adapt across multiple high-acuity clinical environments
- Strong communication, clinical judgement and organisational skills
- Commitment to Barwon Health values of Respect, Compassion, Commitment, Accountability and Innovation
About Central Resource Unit (CRU)
CRU manages the Acute Permanent Pool at Barwon Health that is resourced using Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives (+/- dual registration) and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses. CRU provides staffing resources twenty four hours a day, seven days a week across the clinical units of Barwon Health to cover planned and emergent shortfalls within the service.
Emergency Department
With around 80,000 presentations each year, the Barwon Health Emergency Department at University Hospital Geelong plays a vital role in providing timely and effective care to people in need. To ensure that patients receive appropriate care, the department has established short stay units for both adult and paediatric patients. This approach allows the department to deliver the right care at the right time, improving patient outcomes and overall quality of care
Intensive Care Unit
The Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit is a 24-bed unit, providing tertiary critical care services to the Barwon South Western region. The Intensive Care Unit cares for medical, surgical, and cardiothoracic adults, as well as collaborative programs to care for adult ECMO and critically ill children. The unit also supplies a central vascular access and critical care echocardiography service to Barwon Health. The Intensive Care Unit is actively involved in clinical research, critical care education for Deakin School of Medicine, and education and training of junior doctors and nurses.
Cardiac Services
Bellarine Centre 5 (BC5) is a 34-bed combined Cardiac service that consists of critical care, cardiothoracic and cardiology beds. Barwon Health’s Cardiac Services covers the complete range of diagnostic and interventional Cardiology, including a 24-hour emergency STEMI Service. The Cardiothoracic Unit performs a wide range of bypass graft, valve repair/replacement and Bental’s, complex thoracic surgery including pneumonectomies, lobectomies and wedge resections.
Anaesthetics and PACU
Operating Services at University Geelong Main theatre offers a round-the-clock service with ten operating theatres. Beyond elective surgeries, the department handles semi-urgent and emergency procedures. Specialities encompass Cardiothoracic, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oral Faciomaxillary, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Vascular and Robotic Surgery.
Position Description 1- RN CARDIOTHORACICS
Position Description 2 - RN ICU
Position Description 4 - RN ANAES AND RECOVERY
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- 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:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- 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: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Application closing date: 8, March 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 cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.