Registered Nurse (Grade 2) General Medical and Renal Unit

• Enjoy a challenging and rewarding role within a busy General Medical and Renal Unit at University Hospital Geelong
• Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our service makes to members of our community
• Enjoy a role where you can work autonomously whilst being part of a supportive team - multiple temporary positions available

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.

Bellerine Centre 6 North (BC6N) Renal and General Medicine provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in specialist areas of renal and general medicine. BC6N is a 28 bed ward with a mix of 24 specialty medicine and general medicine beds and four beds that can be used flexibly in response to demand. The ward is located at University Hospital Geelong, only a short walk from the city's vibrant waterfront, botanical gardens, and cosmopolitan CBD.

About the role 

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 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.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• 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 $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong 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 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)

Please note we do not accept resumes via email.