- Exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team environment
- Join a busy high dependency Neonatal Nursery at University Hospital Geelong
- Temporary Part Time - multiple roles available
About Barwon Health
Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renownedUniversity Hospital Geelong precinctin central Geelong, theMcKellar Centre precinctin North Geelong, theinnovative Sunrise Centre, Barwon Health Northa vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. FourAged care centresspanning the Region,Mental Health Servicesthat are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region.Community Health and Dental serviceand world renownedResearchthat that advances health and wellbeing for all.Explore all of our comprehensive services here.
About the facility
The Special Care Nursery at Barwon Health is a Level 5 neonatal nursery. It has capacity for up to 20 cots andis staffed for 13 babies with the ability to increase as required. SCNwas recently redeveloped with the assistance of the Cotton On foundation. The facilities are fresh and vibrant and include 2 resuscitation rooms, respiratory support capability for up to 4 babies, a separate parent lounge and 2 overnight rooms.
About the role
In the Special Care Nursery as the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife - Grade 2 you will work closely with the Associate Nurse Unit Managers and the Clinical Nurse Specialist staff to provide care to neonates from 31 weeks onwards. Staffing is 1:3 according to ratios and self-rostering is available covering all shifts with the opportunity to do adhoc12 hour shifts.
About the culture
Barwon Health Special Care Nursery is a vibrant and professional area within the Women's & Children's services, with a focus on education and provision of best practice Neonatal Care.
What we offer
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense ofjob satisfaction
- Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
- Located in the centre of Geelong's CBDis aneasy commute from all suburbs
- Access to employee wellness facility
- A genuine community feel - we look after each other
- Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road,Bellarine Peninsulaand theSurf Coast
- Attractive salary packaging benefits!Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
To find out more aboutthe Geelong region, visit ourMoving to the Regionpage on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
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:About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at [email protected] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.