Launch your Community Nursing career through our 12-month Transition to Specialty Practice Program, designed to support your successful transition into this rewarding field
Invest in your future with an organisation committed to ongoing education, professional development, and career growth
Two permanent part-time opportunities available in the Geelong region - come join us!
Launch your Community Nursing career through our 12-month Transition to Specialty Practice Program, designed to support your successful transition into this rewarding field
Invest in your future with an organisation committed to ongoing education, professional development, and career growth
Two permanent part-time opportunities available in the Geelong region - come join us!
About the Role
Community Nursing is a agile and rewarding specialty that offers autonomy, variety, structured rosters, and genuine work-life balance. Based in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions, you'll join a values-driven team committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.
Our Transition to Specialty Practice Program provides comprehensive clinical and professional support, including:
A structured orientation and onboarding program
An experienced preceptor and mentor
Dedicated support from a Community Nurse Educator
Ongoing education and career development opportunities
Supernumerary experiences across broader community health programs
Professional development leave to build specialised home-based nursing skills
Regular clinical debriefing, coaching, and feedback sessions
As a Community Nurse, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans, and provide clinical care to a diverse client population, including:
Acute and chronic wound assessment and management




Diabetes education and monitoring
Continence assessment and management
Hospital in the Home services
Post-Acute Care services
In-home palliative and end-of-life care
About the Facility
Community Nursing provides 24-hour, home-based nursing care across the Geelong region. Working collaboratively with hospitals, allied health professionals, general practitioners, and community organisations, our nurses support clients to remain safe, independent, and well in their own homes.
Positions Available
North Team
Based at The Hub, North Geelong
68 hours per fortnight
South Team
Based at Belmont Community Health Centre
68 hours per fortnight
You'll work a four-week rotating roster that includes day, afternoon, and weekend shifts:
Day Shift:
7:30am - 4:00pm
Afternoon Shift:
1:00pm - 9:30pm
All shifts commence and conclude at your designated office location. During your shift, you'll be provided with a fleet vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and personal duress alarm.
About You
You are a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a commitment to ongoing learning and career development. You'll bring strong critical thinking skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine passion for providing high-quality care in the community.
Desirable
Minimum three years' acute nursing experience




Sound clinical assessment and decision-making skills
A commitment to person-centred care
Values and behaviours that align with Barwon Health's values
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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.
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for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards
Additional information
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All appointments are subject to
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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📌 Community Nursing (Victoria)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria