AddressCompany description:
About Barwon Health
Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health 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 over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 9,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers.
Job description:
- Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our programs make to members of the community
- Develop leadership experience and make a contribution to a diverse team
- Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per week includes 1 ADO a month
About the facility
Barwon Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to patients with kidney disease and related illnesses in Greater Geelong and South West Victoria. Barwon Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to patients with kidney disease and related illnesses in Greater Geelong and South-West Victoria. Our Renal Service is well-established, offering nephrology, transplantation (work-up and post-acute care) and dialysis services across multiple sites. A recent review/re-structure of our service has created some exciting opportunities within our service and we are now seeking a talented individual to join our team as Nurse Unit Manager for our Satellite Haemodialysis unit at Barwon Health North (BHN).
About the role
The Nurse Unit Manager will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Satellite Haemodialysis unit at BHN. This unit, established in March 2020, provides haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration treatment for renal patients in the Northern suburbs of Geelong. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team of professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in a supportive and patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction to the nursing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professionalism.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Satellite Haemodialysis unit, including staff scheduling, resource management, and adherence to protocols and guidelines.
- Ensure the provision of safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients undergoing haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration treatments.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA
Sitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land'.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stones throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
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.
Contact name: Peter Knight
Contact number: (03) 4215 3***
