Employment Type
- Temporary Part Time
EBA -
Nurses and Midwives
(Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement *********
Job Category
- Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id -
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Transition to Specialty Practice, Heath Wing 4, Acute General Surgical Unit for ****
Launch your specialty nursing career | Gain hands‐on experience in Heath Wing 4 – Acute General Surgical Unit through structured and dedicated clinical support
Learn, grow and build confidence | Access tailored study days, expert guidance and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive
Invest in your future | Complete a structured program with an end‐of‐program assessment, building valuable skills and opening the door to exciting career opportunities in oncology nursing
About The Role
Join the nursing team on Heath Wing 4 as a Registered Nurse and provide high‐quality, evidence‐based, patient‐centred care in a collaborative clinical environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will build therapeutic relationships with patients and their families while contributing to positive patient outcomes and a safe, supportive team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, high‐quality and evidence‐based nursing care in line with professional standards and Barwon Health requirements.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
Establish effective communication with patients, families and healthcare professionals to support quality and continuity of care.




Contribute to safety, quality improvement, audits and service initiatives within the clinical area.
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and comply with relevant clinical, regulatory and information management requirements.
Support the learning and development of colleagues and students by sharing your skills and knowledge.
Maintain professional registration, mandatory training and ongoing continuing professional development.
What We're Looking For
Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience at the commencement of program
Motivated and committed to building knowledge and clinical confidence Effective communication, willingness to embrace feedback and work collaboratively to deliver safe, high‐quality patient care.
Commitment to continuous career development and evidence‐based practice
What the Program Offers
Temporary part time, 64Hrs/fortnight, commencing January ****(12-months opportunity)
A structured introduction to gain experience caring for acute general surgical patients across the inpatient ward.
Dedicated clinical support and guidance
Several targeted study and education days




Opportunities to build specialist nursing knowledge and skills
An end‐of‐program assessment to consolidate your learning and development
About The Service
Heath wing 4 is a 20-bed Acute Surgical ward that specialises in caring for patients undergoing emergency procedures and providing pre- and post‐operative care. This ward encompasses a range of specialties that require fast‐paced interventions for a range of conditions.
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
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.
All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Application closing date: 9 October ****
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📌 Transition To Specialty Practice, Heath Wing 4, Acute General Surgical Unit In 2027 (Geelong)
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