Transition to Specialty Practice, Emergency Department
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7866
Transition to Specialty Practice: Emergency Department
- Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment
- Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region with these multiple temporary part-time positions
About the role
An exciting opportunity to complete the Emergency Transition to Specialty Practice Program. There are multiple positions available, with the Program commencing on the 20th of July 2026. Successful applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program and have rotations through adult and children’s emergency.
The successful applicants will have emergency nursing experience and excellent communication skills. Also required is a motivation to continued professional development and flexibility to work all shifts on a monthly self-request roster.
About the program
The course aims to build on your knowledge via online content, face-to-face study days and clinical support, to enhance and extend your practice through a structured clinical progression program. A comprehensive orientation to the ED will be provided including supernumerary shifts in your initial transition to the program.
Concepts explored will include comprehensive patient assessment of adults and paediatrics, introduction to ECG interpretation and high dependency nursing care skills, including non-invasive ventilation and management of invasive monitoring. The aim is to transition into working in the resuscitation area with the support of the Emergency Education Team.
The program aims to:
- Further develop the confidence and advanced competence of the emergency nurse within a supportive clinical setting.
- Develop the specialised knowledge and skills required to ensure safety and quality of emergency care.
- Ensure development of core foundational and advanced skills and knowledge to enable safe delivery of care.
- Participants will develop and demonstrate the capacity to problem solve and think critically in the Emergency Department clinical environment.
- Participants will demonstrate an alignment of clinical and theoretical knowledge while planning and implementing the care of the patient requiring emergency care.
What we’re looking for
- Registered Nurse with a minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience
- Previous emergency nursing experience.
Key responsibilities
- Provide assessment and emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
- Manage acute and life-threatening conditions in a dynamic environment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, paramedics, and allied health staff
- Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards
- Support patients and families with empathy, clarity, and professionalism
- Contribute to quality improvement, education, and professional development activities
- 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: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Application closing date: 8, April 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.