AddressCompany description:
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.
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.
Job description:
Broaden Your Horizons
Line up your new life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria
- Enjoy a role where you will be an active part of a health care team that shows leadership and embraces change
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region with this permanent part time position (32 hours a fortnight)
About the facility
Barwon Health Palliative Care provides Palliative Care nursing, medical, allied health and volunteer services within a framework of integrated health service involving close collaboration between community, inpatient as well as an acute consultative service. The model of Palliative Care is based on the level of need and targets patients with complex care needs. The Community Palliative Care team are based at the McKellar Centre.
About the role
This role you will provide clinical Palliative Care nursing to people who have complex care needs as a result of experiencing a life limiting illness for whom the primary treatment goal is quality of life. This care is provided within an interdisciplinary team context, and in community settings. Clinical leadership, education and support is provided to Palliative Care colleagues, and generalist staff who work with a palliative approach.
If you would like a copy to the Position Description, please send an email to ***********@barwonhealth.org.au, with the job request ID and title. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
About the culture
We are a specialist interdisciplinary Palliative Care service, which is committed to providing an equitable, seamless, person centred approach, strengthened by education, research and development to support our community.
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
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 welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
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 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)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.
