Employment Type
- Temporary Part Time
Job Category
- Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028
Req Id -
7864
Discovery Program: Emergency Nursing
Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment! Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region with these multiple temporary part-time positions
About The Role
An exciting opportunity to complete a Discovery Program in Emergency nursing. The successful applicants will have acute nursing experience, excellent communication skills and a motivation to continued professional development. Multiple positions available with the Program commencing the 13th of July 2026.
Successful applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program.
About The Program
The Emergency Discovery Program provides a 6-month supported clinical program to Registered Nurses Year 2 or above who have little or no experience in the speciality of emergency nursing. The aim of the program is to support the participant's development of foundation knowledge and clinical skills required to practice safely and effectively in the emergency department setting. Throughout the structured program specialist clinical educators and preceptors provide participants with clinical, educational and professional support.
The Discovery Program is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to:
experience and practice emergency nursing in a supportive environment provide the foundation knowledge and skills required for working in emergency nursing gain competency in essential emergency clinical skills and develop skills in assessment and management of adult and paediatric emergency patients supernumerary orientation days three educational study days
The program will provide varied learning opportunities during which the participant can access, share and validate knowledge and will ensure development of core foundation skills and knowledge to enable safe delivery of care within the emergency department.
Key emergency nursing topic learning include
management of the fast track patient cardiac monitoring and ECG analysis respiratory assessment and management management of the basic trauma patient advanced neurological assessment, toxicology advanced principles of fluid management
Participants will be supported by the Clinical support nurses to develop the necessary clinical skills whilst at the clinical face.
Key Responsibilities
Provide assessment and emergency nursing care to patients of all ages Manage acute and life-threatening conditions in a dynamic environment Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, paramedics, and allied health staff Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards Support patients and families with empathy, clarity, and professionalism Contribute to quality improvement, education, and professional development activities
What We’re Looking For
Registered Nurse with acute nursing experience Participants will be required to complete clinical hurdles, adult and paediatric patient assessments and a summative appraisal on completion of the program
Position Description
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
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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 peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
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: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email:
nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone:
(03) 4215 5822
Application Closing Date
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.
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