Discovery Program in Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Geelong

Barwon Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Salary packaging

Living expenses cap

Meals & entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is offering the Discovery Program in Intensive Care Nursing for 2027. This structured, 6-month part-time program provides a clear pathway into Intensive Care, with hands-on shifts, orientation days and access to an experienced education team.

Participants gain competencies in adult and paediatric assessment, work within a multidisciplinary team, and develop clinical judgment to support critically ill patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses with a minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience at the commencement of program.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn new skills, and a genuine commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
• Motivated in your professional development, you take ownership of your growth, actively seek opportunities to build your knowledge and skills, and are committed to continually developing as a nurse.
• Passionate and proactive, you are a motivated team member who takes initiative, embraces feedback, and is passionate about making a positive difference to patients, families and the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, consumer-centred and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Undertake clinical assessment and work collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to plan, deliver and evaluate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues and other health professionals to support quality patient outcomes.
• Maintain professional standards, accurate patient documentation and compliance with relevant clinical, safety, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, continuous improvement and your own ongoing professional development.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Registered nurse qualification

Job description

Discovery Program in Intensive Care Nursing for 2027

• Launch your specialty nursing career | Gain hands on experience in Intensive Care Nursing.
• Learn, grow and build confidence | Access tailored study days, expert guidance and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive.
• Invest in your future | Complete a structured program with an end-of-program assessment, building valuable skills and opening the door to exciting career opportunities in Intensive Care.

About the role

The role of the intensive care nurse is specialised and collaborative, providing consumer-centred, evidence-based care to critically ill patients with complex and rapidly changing clinical needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, intensive care nurses use advanced assessment, problem-solving and reasoning skills to provide safe and effective patient care. Intensive care nurses play an integral role in establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to the ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation of care throughout the patient’s journey.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, consumer-centred and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Undertake clinical assessment and work collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to plan, deliver and evaluate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues and other health professionals to support quality patient outcomes.
• Maintain professional standards, accurate patient documentation and compliance with relevant clinical, safety, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, continuous improvement and your own ongoing professional development.

What we're looking for

• Registered Nurses with a minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience at the commencement of program
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn new skills, and a genuine commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
• Motivated in your professional development, you take ownership of your growth, actively seek opportunities to build your knowledge and skills, and are committed to continually developing as a nurse.
• Passionate and proactive, you are a motivated team member who takes initiative, embraces feedback, and is passionate about making a positive difference to patients, families and the wider team.

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, Intensive Care and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all. Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

What the Program Offers

• 6-months temporary part-time 64 hours per fortnight, commencing in January 2027
• A structured introduction into Intensive Care Nursing
• Supernumerary orientation days and supported clinical shifts to gain competency in essential intensive care clinical skills
• An opportunity to develop skills in assessment and management of adult and paediatric patients
• Education and clinical support provided by the dedicated Intensive Care education team
• Complete a structured program including assessment components throughout the program.

About the service

Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit is a regional tertiary critical care service providing comprehensive care to critically ill adult patients from Geelong and the surrounding areas. As part of University Hospital Geelong, the ICU delivers advanced medical, surgical and specialty critical care within a modern, multidisciplinary environment, supporting patients with complex and life-threatening conditions while fostering a strong culture of education, research and clinical excellence.

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

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 protected]

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)