Discovery Program, Intensive Care Unit
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7868
Discovery Program: Intensice Care Unit
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria
- Join the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria and enhance your career in a supportive team environment
- An exciting opportunity to complete a Discovery Program in Intensive care nursing
- Excellent multiple temporary part-time positions available for 6 months (64 hours per fortnight) commencing the 28th of July 2026
About the role
An exciting opportunity to complete a Discovery Program in ICU nursing. The successful applicants will have acute nursing experience, excellent communication skills and a motivation to continued professional development.
Successful applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program.
About the program
The ICU Discovery Program is offering Division One Registered Nurses who are interested in working in ICU an opportunity to participate in our well-established entry level 6-month orientation program. The Discovery Program will assist nurses in learning new advanced clinical skills, application of critical thinking & advanced clinical knowledge to enable them to safely care for the ICU/HDU patient. The nurse who has successfully completed the ICU Discovery Program is encouraged to apply for the Graduate Certificate or higher in Intensive Care Nursing.
The Discovery Program is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to:
- Experience and practice intensive care nursing in a supportive environment
- Provide the foundation knowledge and skills required for working in ICU
- Gain competency in essential intensive care clinical skills and develop skills in assessment and management of adult and paediatric patients.
- Supernumerary orientation days
- 5 educational study days
What we’re looking for
- Completion of a graduate Year Program
- Recent acute medical or surgical experience.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver advanced, patient-centred care that meets best practice standards to critically ill and ventilated patients
- Perform comprehensive assessments and continuous haemodynamic monitoring
- Recognise and respond rapidly to clinical deterioration and emergency situations
- Safely administer complex medications and therapies
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to plan and evaluate care
- Provide clear communication and support to patients and families and within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive quality and ongoing care
- Contribute to quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice
- 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, April 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.