Registered Nurse - Paediatric Ward

Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria

• This is an opportunity to work with a highly specialised Clinical Area with future expansions
• Be part of a workplace that is dedicated to innovative, holistic, family centred care
• Temporary and casual positions available with options of ongoing employment

About Barwon Health

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre,  Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all.  Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

About our Paediatric Ward – Heath Wing 3

Heath Wing 3 is a 28-bed unit and is the primary acute care facility for children and adolescents in the Barwon region. It is a very dynamic and progressive unit that has a large turnover of patients with a wide range of conditions including caring for infants, children and adolescents with a variety of medical, surgical, oncology, orthopaedic and psychiatric problems.

Be part of our future growth with the new women’s and children’s facility for Geelong. This will integrate with existing University Hospital Geelong services and will deliver additional capacity to meet increasing demand in the Barwon South West region. Including more paediatric multi-day/same day inpatient beds and expanded paediatric outpatient facilities.

About you 

As the successful applicant you will;

• Have minimum 12 months of acute clinical experience
• Paediatric experience is desirable, but not a requirement for this position
• Have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• 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

Joining the Paediatric Ward means becoming part of a culture that cherishes outstanding healthcare and is fully committed to ensuring the best outcomes for our children. We deeply value the pivotal role of nurses in delivering exceptional care. Our team offers diverse development opportunities, empowering your continuous growth and professional advancement. At Barwon Health, we acknowledge and appreciate your contributions, providing the necessary resources for your success. Join our vibrant team, where your commitment to delivering high-quality care is honoured, and let's together forge a brighter future on our Children's Ward.

What we offer

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination: to find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
• Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your career
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! 

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.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

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.