Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap

Meals and entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health’s Geelong Paediatric Unit seeks a Registered Nurse (Grade 2) to provide high-quality paediatric care within a multidisciplinary team. You will apply your clinical assessments and nursing skills to support children and families throughout their care journey in a supportive environment.

This role offers development of paediatric nursing expertise, with focus on safe, evidence-based care and a positive patient and family experience within our unit and hospital community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with paediatric exposure or willingness to learn paediatric care.
• Experience in acute nursing settings preferred.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred paediatric nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using evidence-based practice.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Acute care nursing

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Post Graduate Certificate Paediatric Nursing

Job description

Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

Job Category-Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Post Graduate Certificate Paediatric Nursing for 2027

• Build specialist knowledge and skills | Develop advanced clinical expertise and confidence in your chosen area of nursing, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team
• Expand career opportunities | Gain a recognised qualification that can open doors to specialty roles, career progression and leadership opportunities
• Invest in your professional growth | Strengthen your practice, stay up to date with evidence-based care and make a greater impact on patient outcomes

About the role

Join our Heath Wing 3 team as a Registered Nurse (Grade 2), providing high-quality, patient-centred care to paediatric patients. You’ll use your clinical assessment and nursing skills to support children and their families throughout their care journey, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is an opportunity to develop your paediatric nursing expertise within a supportive team environment while contributing to safe, evidence-based care and a positive patient and family experience.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality and patient-centred nursing care to paediatric patients
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using evidence-based nursing practice
• Establish effective communication with children, families and the multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care
• Monitor patient needs and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with clinical, legal and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to quality improvement, audits, safety initiatives and a positive team culture

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with minimum of 2 years acute nursing experience
• Previous paediatric nursing experience is desirable
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

What the Program Offers

• 12 Months: 64 hrs per fortnight, temporary part-time positions – commencing Jan 2027
• In affiliation with the Univerisity of Melbourne
• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and knowledge required to care for pediatric patients within our Paediatric Unit on Heath Wing Level 3
• Education and clinical support provided by the dedicated Paediatric services education team.
• Eligible nurses and midwives are entitled to examination leave and study leave under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement.

Continued employment in this postgraduate nursing position is contingent upon the successful completion of all local clinical requirements and academic requirements associated with the affiliated University

About the service

University Hospital Geelong’s Children’s Ward is a welcoming, 28-bed general paediatric unit caring for infants, children and adolescents with a range of medical and surgical conditions. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team provides safe, compassionate and family-centered care, supporting children and their families throughout their hospital journey.

Barwon Health is excited to announce the development of a new Women’s and Children’s Tower, a significant addition that will enhance our paediatric, maternity, and neonatal services. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to accommodate future growth and expand our capacity, ensuring that families in Geelong and the surrounding communities receive the highest standard of care right in their local area. The new tower will provide advanced, specialised services for women and children, reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare close to home.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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. for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

All appointments are subject to:

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

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

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