Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, Transition to Practice Aged Care 1
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Enrolled Nurse
Req Id - 5823
Broaden Your Horizons
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia.
Are you an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who has recently graduated and would like to be supported in your transition to practice? We are offering a transition to practice program in Aged Care:
- 6 month Paid program commencing February 2026.
- Dedicated Clinical support is provided, including supernumerary time and education days.
- 7- day rotating roster across all shifts
- Opportunities for ongoing part-time or fulltime employment post successful completion of the program
- An amazing opportunity to commence your nursing career working 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 Aged Care Transition to Practice Location.
During the 6-month supported program you will be working either in Alan David Lodge or Wallace Lodge with a rotation through Blakiston Lodge with additional orientation study day
Alan David Lodge in Charlemont
Alan David Lodge is located on the Surf coast Highway just a short drive from both the Geelong CBD and coastal surroundings. This 108-bed facility service offers both residential care and transition care beds, with 74 residential high level care beds and 34 transitional care beds. The facility features spacious design, modern decor, a contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to external courtyards and the unique community garden precinct. Lead by exceptional senior staff who prioritise holistic patient care and the continued education and development of their staff.
Wallace Lodge in North Geelong
Wallace Lodge is a modern 108-bed facility featuring spacious design, modern decor, a contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. The beautiful garden settings enhance emotional wellbeing and offer a sense of tranquillity.
Blakiston Lodge in North Geelong
Blakiston Lodge is a modern 90-bed facility featuring spacious secure design, modern decor, a contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. The beautiful garden settings enhance emotional wellbeing and offer a sense of tranquillity. Blakiston Lodge is dedicated to caring for people with dementia and mental illness and offers a safe and secure environment, quality nursing, and medical and psychiatric support for residents.
About you
As the successful applicant you will:
- Have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills,
- Provide evidence based, high quality care to patients.
- Delivering consumer-centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements
- Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role.
What should your application include:
About the culture
You will work with and provide support to innovative teams who strive to maintain knowledge and experience. Our dedicated teams pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities. You will find the wards to be a rewarding and challenging workplace with support given for professional development and ongoing learning. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
- 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
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
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, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
- We encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- LGBTIQA+ community members
- People of all gender identities
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
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: Nursing Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Application closing date: 11th, December 2025
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.