Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife (Grade 2), Early Parenting Centre
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Nursing - Midwives
Req Id - 4347
Make a difference to local families
- Join Barwon Health's new state-of-the-art Early Parenting Centre, dedicated to supporting families in our region
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Embrace the lifestyle of living and working in a coastal region
- Exciting temporary part time opportunity(48 hours per fortnight) - Parental leave relief
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 Barwon Early Parenting Centre
Recently opened the Barwon Early Parenting Centre will provide specialist support and deliver flexible, targeted services for families with children 0-4 years old.
The centre aims to enhance the parent-child relationship and support parents with strategies for achieving their parenting goals. These goals are often in areas such as sleep and settling, child behaviours, and parent and child health and wellbeing
These goals are achieved through structured programs that vary from residential, day stay and in-home support. Programs include:
- psychosocial, physical and developmental assessments
- parenting education
- counselling
- skills development
- play-based activities
- modelling effective behaviours
The Barwon Early Parenting Centre is located within the McKellar Centre precinct on Ballarat Road in North Geelong.
To learn more about the Victoria Government's expansion and upgrade program to the Early Parenting Centre network, click here.
About the role
The role of the Registered Nurse or Midwife is to plan, implement, evaluate and maintain a high standard care in order to achieve desired outcomes, at the same time:
- Recognising the needs and acknowledging the dignity, culture and values of all consumers and their families/significant other
- Empowering all consumers and their families within a service that embraces attachment and parenting growth through learning
The Registered Nurse or Midwife ensure effective and efficient utilisation of resources in the provision and delivery of high quality parenting service to families and deliver early parenting programs that meet staff, client and stakeholders objectives. The position supports the smooth operation of Early Parenting Centre services through provision of high quality care delivery.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
- 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
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
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.
Contact person: Lauren Langley
Email: lauren.langley@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42151459
Application closing date: 26th, June 2025