Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Baxter 7
BARWON HEALTH STAFF ONLY
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time; Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 0
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8281
Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Baxter 7
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care while assessing, planning, and evaluating patient outcomes in a clinical setting
- Join a supportive, high-performing team making a meaningful impact in the community
- Temporary part time positions available
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse Grade 2 to join the BAX7 team within Medicine, Specialist Medicine and Emergency at Barwon Health.
Baxter 7 is a 32 bed General Medical unit encompassing general medicine, endocrinology and infectious diseases. The staff are highly-skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated, taking pride in providing high-quality, safe healthcare. University Hospital Geelong is located in the heart of central Geelong, minutes from the picturesque waterfront and a short drive to the Bellarine and Surf Coast.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in supporting positive patient outcomes through effective communication, clinical assessment, and care planning.
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing safe and effective care in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (AHPRA) standards, Barwon Health policies, and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. You will contribute to a culture of safety, quality improvement, and continuous learning within the unit.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care in accordance with professional and organisational standards
- Monitor, assess, and respond to the complex needs of acute oncology and haematology patients
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and high-quality care planning and delivery
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Barwon Health systems
- Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and continuous professional development activities
- Support patients and families through clear communication, education, and compassionate care
What we’re looking for
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, complex clinical environment
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
- Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive and dynamic team environment
- Understanding of or willingness to develop skills in endocrinology and infectious diseases nursing care
- 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 person: Nursing Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Application closing date: 24, May 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.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.