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Form of workLine up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria
- Excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in the planning and delivery of high quality Palliative Care for patients in their homes
- Constantly improve your skills with ongoing professional development in a supported work environment
- Permanent Part time (40 hours per fortnight) – Work life balance - have your dream Lifestyle in our stunning region
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 The Palliative Care program
Operates from Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre, located only minutes from the centre of Geelong. It is situated on a vibrant community asset with parkland surrounds and incorporates state of the art equipment. The program provides Palliative Care nursing, medical, allied health and volunteer services integrating community, inpatient as well as an acute consultative service. The model of Palliative Care is based on level of need and targets patients with complex care needs.
The Pal At Home service provides 24-hour care by nurses visiting patients over 3 shifts with clinical oversight by Palliative Care Nurse Consultants and a Palliative Care Physician.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide holistic Palliative Care nursing to people who have complex care needs as a result of experiencing a life limiting illness where the primary treatment goal is quality of life. This care will be provided in the consumer’s home and will place a high emphasis on carer support.
The successful applicant will be required to work morning, evening and nights shifts as well as weekends.
About the culture
Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who takes pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in this specialist area
What we offer
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
- 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 program
- A genuine community feel - we look after each other
- Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
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.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also 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 to submit your application for this role, please contact ***************@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.
