Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7157
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health Geelong, Victoria
Join Barwon Health’s Acute Permanent Pool as a Critical Care Registered Nurse and experience something new everyday!
- Diverse clinical exposure across a wide range of Critical Care areas in Emergency, Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care, Cardiothoractic and/or Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
- Self-rostering, giving you true work-life balance
- Continuous learning with access to ongoing training and professional development
- Fantastic multiple permanent part-time opportunities available - apply now!
About the role
As a Registered Nurse within the Acute Permanent Pool, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of Critical Care environments at Barwon Health. Based on your experience, skills and qualifications, you may choose to work in two or more of the following areas. You will be required to have a post graduate certificate in either Emergency nursing, Intensive Care or Critical Care with the ability to work in either ED and/or ICU plus another Critical Care area.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Coronary Care Unit / Cardiothoracic Services
- Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
This role offers diverse clinical exposure, flexibility through self-rostering, and ongoing professional development within a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team. You will be required to work up to 50% weekends and up to 30% night duty, supporting safe and responsive staffing across the service. By submitting your application, you are expressing your interest in becoming a part of our dynamic team, and we value the unique qualities and experiences you bring to the table.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care in accordance with professional standards and Barwon Health policies
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective and coordinated care
- Actively contribute to safety, quality improvement initiatives and incident reporting processes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Barwon Health information systems
What we’re looking for
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Critical Care qualification and relevant experience (essential)
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and adapt across multiple high-acuity clinical environments
- Strong communication, clinical judgement and organisational skills
- Commitment to Barwon Health values of Respect, Compassion, Commitment, Accountability and Innovation
About Central Resource Unit (CRU)
CRU manages the Acute Permanent Pool at Barwon Health that is resourced using Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives (+/- dual registration) and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses. CRU provides staffing resources twenty four hours a day, seven days a week across the clinical units of Barwon Health to cover planned and emergent shortfalls within the service.
Emergency Department
With approximately 80,000 presentations each year, the Emergency Department at University Hospital Geelong provides timely, high-quality care, supported by dedicated adult and paediatric short stay units.
Intensive Care Unit
Our 24-bed ICU delivers tertiary critical care services to the Barwon South West region, caring for medical, surgical and cardiothoracic patients. The unit is actively involved in research and education, including partnerships with Deakin University.
Cardiac Services
Bellarine Centre 5 is a 34-bed cardiac service providing comprehensive cardiology and cardiothoracic care, including a 24-hour emergency STEMI service and complex surgical procedures such as bypass grafts, valve repairs and thoracic surgery.
Anaesthetics and PACU
Operating Services at University Hospital Geelong provides a 24/7 service across ten theatres, supporting a wide range of specialties including cardiothoracic, orthopaedics, general surgery and more.
Position Description 1- RN CARDIOTHORACICS
Position Description 2 - RN ICU
Position Description 3- RN ED
Position Description 4 - RN ANAES AND RECOVERY
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: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team
Application closing date: 5, June 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 cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
