Community Nursing (Level 1), Transition to Speciality Practice

Barwon Health

Geelong

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 95,000

Part time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap $9,010

Meal and entertainment cap $2,650

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to embark on a 12-month Transition to Specialty Practice within Community Nursing. You will be based in the Geelong region, delivering person-centred community care, with a structured orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing education.

The role offers a four-week rotating roster across North Geelong and Belmont locations, with designated office bases and provided fleet vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with current registration and commitment to ongoing learning.
Minimum three years' acute nursing experience (desirable).
Commitment to person-centred care and professional development.

Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop individualised care plans.
Provide clinical care to a diverse client population in the community.
Work within a structured Transition to Specialty Practice program and rostering requirements.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Community Nursing (Level 1), Transition to Speciality Practice

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

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
Temporary part-time opportunities available in the Geelong region - come join us!

BARWON HEALTH STAFF ONLY

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9719

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
Temporary part-time opportunities available in the Geelong region - come join us!

About The Role

Community Nursing is a dynamic 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 professional 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 professional 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

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

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.

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ***email_hidden***

All Appointments Are Subject To