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Form of work Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Surgical & Critical Care
Location University Hospital Geelong
Hours Per Fortnight 66.5
Position Summary
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Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia.
Anaesthetic and Recovery Specialist Program
There are multiple positions available in the Specialist Program, these positions are part time and temporary until May 2024.
You will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve an informed level in perioperative nursing practice. You will be given the ability to transfer existing theoretical and clinical knowledge to quality patient care in the Main Operating Suite.
Your choice of working in our Main Operating Theatre OR Gretta Volum and Youang Surgical Centre.
About Our Operating Services
We have 2 main areas where Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses work at Barwon Health
Main Operating Theatre (Operational 24 Hrs/ day)
Barwon Health provide a 24 hour service to the community across 10 Operating Theatres. We not only provide access for Elective Surgery but also Semi Urgent and Emergency procedures. The specialities include Cardiothoracic, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oral Faciomaxillary, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Vascular and Robotic Surgery. You may also be working in Satellite areas that include CathLab, MRI and Medical Imaging
Gretta Volum Centre (GVC) and Youang Surgery Centre (YSC) (Operational Monday-Friday 0700-2000Hrs).
Both YSC and GVC work collaboratively to provide care for patients undergoing Elective surgery at Barwon Health. GVC consists of 2 theatres and 1 endoscopy suite, caring for patients requiring Endoscopy, Pain management, Ophthalmology, ECT, ENT, General Surgery or Urology services. Youang Surgery Centre has 4 theatres and cares for patients requiring Gynaecology, Urology, general surgery, Vascular, ENT services.
About you
As the successful applicant you will:
Have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills,
Provide evidence based, high quality care to patients.
Deliver consumer-centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements
Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role.
About the culture
You will work with and provide support to innovative teams who strive to maintain knowledge and experience. Our dedicated teams pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities. You will find the wards to be a rewarding and challenging workplace with support given for professional development and ongoing learning. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
What we offer
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Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
Flexible working arrangements – speak to us about hours ,days or shifts that suit your lifestyle
Access to employee wellness facility
A genuine community feel - we look after each other
Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
Ability to take leave without pay and purchase additional leave
Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Desirable: Previous Peri-operative nursing experience
Desirable: Motivated, enthusiastic, and have the ability to integrate into a busy, dynamic theatre team
Desirable: Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into an established team
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Essential: Able to be flexible and work Day, Evening and Weekend shifts
Contact Person Dean Grundell
Contact Person Job Title NUM
Contact Number 04257 011 048
Alternate Contact Person Melissa McIlvena
Alternate Contact Number 42151808
Closing Date 22/03/2023
