Endorsed Enrolled Nurses (Level 2), Acute and Sub-acute areas
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Casual; Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Enrolled Nurse
Req Id - 7082
Step into a rewarding nursing career with Barwon Health! We’re looking for passionate Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to thrive in our Acute and Sub-Acute areas.
- Enjoy a challenging and rewarding role within either Acute Wards (medical or Surgical), located at University Hospital Geelong or at our Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre, located at McKellar Centre.
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Permanent, temporary and casual positions available.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse positions available at University Hospital Geelong:
Youang Surgical Centre Level 2- 20 Bed Short Stay Surgical Unit for patients from all surgical specialties who need to stay in hospital for up to 72 hrs
Heath Wing 4 – 22 Bed Acute general surgical unit
Bellarine Centre 6 North – 32 Bed General Medicine, Renal and Chronic Pain Management
Baxter Level 7- 32 Bed General Medicine, Endocrinology and infectious Diseases Unit
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse positions available at McKellar Centre
Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre - Central Wing focused on Geriatric Evaluation and Management
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 the role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients while working collaboratively with Registered Nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and person-centred nursing care
- Assist with patient assessments and care planning under supervision
- Administer medications and treatments as delegated
- Monitor and record patient observations accurately
- Support patients with daily living activities
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Comply with professional standards, policies, and procedures
As the successful applicant will be required to have excellent communication skills, enthusiastic, deliver high quality care, and have flexibility in rostering. You will possess sound clinical knowledge, experience in acute general medical and /or surgical nursing.
About the culture
You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. Our dedicated and experienced nursing team pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities. You will find the ward to be a rewarding and challenging workplace with support given for professional development and ongoing learning
- 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
To learn more about the region, click here.
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 and Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Application closing date: 21st January 2026
Position Description Youang Surgical Centre Level 2
Position Description Heath Wing 4
Position Description Bellarine Centre 6 North
Position Description Baxter Level 7
Position Description Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
Instructions for Internal Candidates only