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Form of workPosition Summary
- Build your skillset delivering high quality care within a highly dedicated team
- Be supported through leadership training and professional development
- Temporary Part-time (48 hours) – parental leave relief
About the facility
The Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit is a 24-bed unit, providing tertiary critical care services to the Barwon South Western region. The Intensive Care Unit cares for medical, surgical, and cardiothoracic adults, as well as collaborative programs to care for adult ECMO and critically ill children. The unit also supplies a central vascular access and critical care echocardiography service to Barwon Health. The Intensive Care Unit is actively involved in clinical research, critical care education for Deakin School of Medicine, and education and training of junior doctors and nurses.
About the role
We are a seeking dynamic, motivated and high skilled nurse to cover a 12 month ICU Liaison Nurse Maternity Leave position. The role includes being part of the hospital emergency response team and ongoing support to patients transitioning from Intensive Care to the ward. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills, well developed communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a variety of environments.
About the culture
At the Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit, we are proud of our patient-centred culture, which is built on values of respect, compassion, commitment, accountability, and innovation. Our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality care, and we strive to create a dynamic environment where everyone is supported and valued. As a successful applicant, you will have access to leadership training and professional development planning, so you can achieve your goals and grow within our team. Our culture of care has earned us a reputation for excellence, and you will be working alongside some of the best in the field. We believe in fostering a positive work environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience for all.
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.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ***************@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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