**Employment Type -**Temporary Part Time**
**Hours per fortnight - 64**
**Req Id - 4032**
**Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria**
- In collaboration with Monash University
- Multiple positions available
- Supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team
**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. 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 more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
**About the facility**
- Barwon Health ED is one of the largest regional health services in Victoria, providing care for approximately 80,000 emergency presentations per year. Under Barwon Health's emergency model of care patients are streamed to dedicated assessment areas including fast track, adult, paediatric, resuscitation, trauma and mental health areas. Our mission is to improve access and patient flow to provide a sustainable service that ensures high quality, safe, people focused care. The emergency department also has short stay units to ensure consumers receive the right care, at the right place at the right time.
**About the role**
- An exciting opportunity to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Emergency), in affiliation with Monash University. The successful applicants will have emergency nursing experience and excellent communication skills. Also required is a motivation to continued professional development and flexibility to work all shifts on a monthly self-request roster.
- Successful applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program. Graduates will develop the advanced clinical skills and knowledge required to care for complex ED patients. Applicants will work autonomously whilst being part of a supportive team across both the Adult and Children's Emergency Department.
- The Program
- 12 months: 64 hrs per fortnight, temporary part time (commencing July 2025)
- In collaboration with Monash University
- Competencies and hurdles assessed onsite by Clinical Educator. Shift support offered through Clinical Support Nurses
- Rotations through Adult and Children's ED
- Requirements
- Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute experience
- Previous emergency nursing experience
**About the Culture**
- The emergency department has a growing culture of innovation and change. The smarter, easier, safe and better ways of doing things that result in more satisfaction for the staff, patients and their families. You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. Our dedicated and experienced team pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities.
- Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
- About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.
**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 the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.
- This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy
**Contact person: Nursing and Midwifery Recruitment Team**
**Phone**:(03) 4215 5822**
**Application closing date: 4th, April 2025**
**Position Description