Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Transition to Speciality Practice, Heath Wing 6
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7476
Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP): Heath Wing 6, Acute General Surgical Unit
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria
- Enhance you career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Enjoy a rewarding position in a great work environment supported by a high-performing team
- Achieve work life balance in our stunning coastal region with these exciting temporary part-time positions available until 3/05/2027
About the role
An exciting opportunity to complete the Transition to Specialty Practice program on HW6. The successful applicants will have acute nursing experience, excellent communication skills and a motivation to continued professional development.
Applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program; working autonomously whilst being part of a supportive team.
The Program
The HW6 TSP program is a 12 month supported position, where nurses gain specialist knowledge and skills caring for acute general surgical patients across the in-patient ward.
Heath wing 6 is a 32-bed surgical ward that specialises in Colorectal, Urology and upper gastrointestinal surgeries (Liver resection, Whipples procedure and Ivor lewis Oesophagectomies).
The program has a range of different study days including, stomal therapy, acute pain team, ICU liaison and theatre study day. This is a great program for anyone with a strong interest in surgical ward nursing and have recently finished a grad year. It provides valuable exposure to complex surgical skills and helps develop confidence and capability within the surgical speciality.
A comprehensive orientation to the ward will be provided including supernumerary shifts in your initial transition to the program.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, consumer-centred nursing care using evidence-based practice and in line with Barwon Health standards.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and coordinated patient care.
- Support safety and quality improvement initiatives, including incident reporting, audits and compliance with National Safety and Quality Standards.
- Maintain professional development and regulatory compliance, including CPD, mandatory training and adherence to nursing scope of practice guidelines.
What are we looking for
Registered Nurse with minimum of 1 year acute nursing experience and/or completion of a graduate year
- 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
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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
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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: Alex Hommelhoff
Email: alexandra.hommelhoff@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42152251
Application closing date: 26th February, 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.