Employment Type - Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 32

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9516

- Join a cooperative multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, education and excellence in continence management
- Grow your career in a specialist consultancy role with opportunities to lead quality improvement, education and service development
- Permanent part-time opportunity | 32 hours per fortnight, with the potential for more permanent hours available in the near future

About the role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Continence Nurse Consultant to join Barwon Health's Continence Service based at the McKellar Centre. In this specialist role, you will provide person-centred, evidence-based continence assessment, treatment and education for clients across the community. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will also provide expert clinical advice, support service development, contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives, and deliver education to healthcare professionals and the wider community.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver specialist continence assessment, treatment, education and ongoing management using an evidence-based, person-centred approach.
- Provide expert clinical advice, leadership and education to Barwon Health staff, community healthcare providers and clients.
- Contribute to quality improvement, research, service development and clinical governance initiatives to enhance continence care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated care and positive client outcomes.

What we're looking for

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)



with a postgraduate qualification in Continence Management (or working towards) and a current driver's licence.
- Demonstrated experience providing specialist continence care and supporting, educating and mentoring healthcare professionals and consumers.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Experience with continence funding streams.
- Expereince with general catheter management.

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

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

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 [email protected]

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 person: Cheryl Parkin

Email: [email protected]

Phone:(03) 4215 5292

Application closing date: 12 November 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.

📌 Continence Nurse Consultant (Newtown)
🏢 Barwon South West
📍 Newtown