Critical Care Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Emergency Department, Geelong, Victoria

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!

When you join our Acute Permanent Pool, you’ll enjoy:

• 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
• Critical Care Qualification and experience is essential
• Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028
• Fantastic multiple permanent part-time opportunities available - apply now!

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 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.

About the role 

Acute Permanent Pool members have the opportunity to work across  a variety of Critical Care areas. Based on your prior experience and qualifications you will be able to choose to work in two or more of the following areas.

• Emergency
• Intensive Care Unit
• Coronary Care Unit / Cardiothoracic
• Anaesthetics and PACU

As a Critical Care Permanent Pool staff member, you will be required to be able to work up to 50% of weekends and up to 30% night duties.

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. 

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. 

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.

The Emmergency department has a growing culture of innovation and change. The smarter, easier, safe and better ways of doing things that result in more satisfaction for the staff, patients and their families. You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. Our dedicated and experienced team pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• 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 $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong

Derived from the local Wadawurrung 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

Diversity and Inclusion

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 

• LGBTIQA+ community members 

• People of all gender identities 

• People with disability 

• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities 

Application closing date: 9th, February 2026

Position Description 1-RN CARDIOTHORACICS

Position Description 2 - RN ICU

Position Description 3- RN ED

Position Description 4 - RN ANAES AND RECOVERY