Launch Your ICU Nursing Career — Discovery Program 2027

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

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.