Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time; Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 9415
- Build your skillset delivering high quality care within a highly dedicated team
- Make work life balance a reality - Multiple permanent, temporary full-time and part-time roles available
- Generous leave and salary packaging options
About the role
We are seeking Registered Nurses Grade 2 in IRC - South. In this role you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care, working collaboratively with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will play an important role in establishing therapeutic relationships, developing and evaluating plans of care, and supporting patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based, and consumer-centred nursing care in line with professional standards and Barwon Health values
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients to support optimal rehabilitation outcomes
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualised plans of care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure effective communication regarding patient care
What we’re looking for
- Minimum 12 months post-registration experience in an acute, rehabilitation, or subacute setting
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient-centred, compassionate, and values-based care aligned with Barwon Health
- Demonstrated motivation to learn, develop, and contribute to service improvement
- Ability to work independently within scope of practice while recognising when to escalate concerns
Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre (IRC) has 100 beds, across three wards and involves rehabilitation service programs for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Stroke and other neuro rehabilitation
- Amputee
- Trauma – multi-trauma, orthopaedic, brain injury and spinal (excluding early spinal cord injury)
- Ortho Geriatric
This position will be based in IRC South which is focused on Trauma - multi-trauma, orthopaedic, brain injury and spinal
Position Description
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: Nursing Midwifery Recruitment Team
Phone: 03 4215 5822
Application closing date: 3 September 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.
