Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Nurse Practitioner
Req Id - 7383
Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
Grow your career with ongoing training and professional development
Temporary part-time role 48 hours per fortnight (until 30/06/2026) five weeks leave & salary packaging
About The Role
Residential In-Reach (RIR) provides an alternative to the emergency department where clinically appropriate and safe, for people living in residential aged care facilities.
Become part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team responsible for assessment and management of resident's acute medical condition within the aged care facility in collaboration with the resident and their representatives to avoid unnecessary hospital presentations.
Supported by Geriatricians, Registrar, General Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurses this is a unique role that provides specialist care to residents of residential aged care facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Triage and comprehensive assessment of deteriorating residents
Comprehensive advanced nursing care
Care planning and delivery
Follow up consultations
Capacity building and education of residents, staff and families
Communication of outcomes and discharge planning
What We're Looking For
Authorised to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with demonstrated ability to meet the ANMC competencies for the Registered Nurse
Information Technology skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Patient Management Systems
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Evidence of a focus on and a passion for high quality patient care
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
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
Additional Information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Michael Buckingham
Email:
Application closing date: 19, February 2026
Internal Applicants
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care