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-Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care while assessing, planning, and evaluating patient outcomes in a clinical setting
- Join a supportive, high-performing team making a meaningful impact in the community
- Temporary part-time positions available
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse Grade 2 to join the BAX7 team within Medicine, Specialist Medicine and Emergency at Barwon Health.
Baxter 7 is a 32 bed General Medical unit encompassing general medicine, endocrinology and infectious diseases. The staff are highly-skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated, taking pride in providing high-quality, safe healthcare. University Hospital Geelong is located in the heart of central Geelong, minutes from the picturesque waterfront and a short drive to the Bellarine and Surf Coast.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in supporting positive patient outcomes through effective communication, clinical assessment, and care planning.
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing safe and effective care in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (AHPRA) standards, Barwon Health policies, and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. You will contribute to a culture of safety, quality improvement, and continuous learning within the unit.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care in accordance with professional and organisational standards
- Monitor, assess, and respond to the complex needs of acute oncology and haematology patients
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and high-quality care planning and delivery
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Barwon Health systems
- Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and continuous professional development activities
- Support patients and families through clear communication, education, and compassionate care
What we’re looking for
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, complex clinical environment
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
- Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive and dynamic team environment
- Understanding of or willingness to develop skills in endocrinology and infectious diseases nursing care
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- 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.
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. For further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Contact person: Nursing Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email:nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via theemployeelogin on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
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Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Baxter 7 in Geelong employer: South West Alliance of Rural Health
Barwon Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its nursing staff through a structured program designed for aspiring perioperative nurses. With a strong focus on patient-centred care, employees benefit from hands-on experience, tailored education, and a supportive team culture that fosters collaboration and continuous professional development. Located in Geelong, Barwon Health offers attractive salary packaging, a vibrant wellbeing program, and a commitment to inclusivity, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
Contact Details:
South West Alliance of Rural Health Recruitment Team
