Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Temporary Part Time

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9284

- Join a supportive Paediatric Services team committed to delivering safe, high-quality, family-centred care
- Be supported through education, mentoring and professional development opportunities
- Permanent and temporary part time positions available

About the role

Exciting opportunities are available for Registered Nurses to join our Children's ward, with both permanent and temporary positions available.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, timely and high-quality nursing care to children and adolescents with a range of acute and complex health needs. You will work closely with children, their families and carers to deliver compassionate, family-centred care and support the best possible outcomes for every child.

You will be supported to build your confidence and capability in paediatric nursing, with opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians and further develop your clinical skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Key responsibilities

- Provide safe, evidence-based and family-centred nursing care to infants, children and adolescents
- Work collaboratively with children, families and carers, medical, nursing and allied health professionals
- Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and recognise, respond to and escalate changes in a child’s condition
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualised plans of care in partnership with children and their families
- Provide education, support and reassurance to children and their families throughout their hospital journey
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety

What we’re looking for

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Minimum 12 months paediatric nursing experience
- Strong communication, assessment and clinical decision-making skills




- A motivated team member with an interest in paediatric nursing and caring for children and their families

- 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 perks
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

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

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check

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: ****@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 4215 5***

Application closing date: 24 August 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 page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

📌 Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Children's Ward (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong