Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Gastroenterology/Medical

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 72 

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 7646 

• Enjoy a challenging and rewarding role within a busy respiratory/medical unit at University Hospital Geelong
• Work in a well supported and inclusive environment that promotes career progression 
• Permanent Part time 72 hours a fortnight, 5 weeks leave, salary packaging and salary review period  

About the role 

As a Registered Nurse, your practice will lead to excellence in patient care. You understand the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship between yourself and the patient to enable best possible outcomes. You will work collaboratively with the patient, consumers and other health care professionals, working to establish and evaluate plans of care.   Birdsey Wing 7, a 16 bed Gastroenterology & General Medicine unit is seeking a qualified Grade 2 Registered Nurse to be part of their highly skilled, professional and friendly team. In this role you will be responsible for the provision of high quality patient care through a multidisciplinary approach.

Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver evidence-based, consumer-centred nursing care in accordance with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council competency standards and organisational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with National Safety and Quality Standards, participate in audits, incident reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence, including adherence to scope of practice frameworks, delegation guidelines, mandatory training, and registration/CPD requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Accurately manage patient documentation and information systems in line with legal, regulatory, and information security requirements.
• Uphold Occupational Health & Safety policies, proactively report hazards/incidents, and contribute to a safe and positive team culture.

What we’re looking for 

• Bachelor-level qualification in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Ability to practise independently in a clinical environment with strong assessment, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• High level of motivation, willingness to learn, alignment with organisational values, and sound computer literacy

Position Description

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• 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 

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, 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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) 

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: Nicole McCallum
Email: nicole.mccallum@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 22, March 2026