Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Emergency Department

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Barwon Health is expanding its Emergency Department team in Geelong. We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Grade 2) to deliver patient-centred care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Applicants should hold current AHPRA registration and have at least 12 months in an ED role, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice. Flexible working arrangements align with staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in Emergency Department nursing.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care and assessment for patients of all ages.
• Manage acute, life-threatening conditions in a high-acuity ED setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics and allied health staff to deliver patient care.

Skills

Emergency Nursing experience

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Emergency Department

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time; Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time; Temporary Full Time

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

• Build your career in Emergency Nursing with Victoria’s largest regional health service: University Hospital Geelong
• Join a supportive, highly skilled emergency team that values teamwork, resilience, and professional growth
• Permanent and temporary part-time and full-time opportunities available. Achieve your ideal work - life balance with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time; Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time; Temporary Full Time

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9651

• Build your career in Emergency Nursing with Victoria’s largest regional health service: University Hospital Geelong
• Join a supportive, highly skilled emergency team that values teamwork, resilience, and professional growth
• Permanent and temporary part-time and full-time opportunities available. Achieve your ideal work - life balance with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

About The Role

We’re looking for skilled and compassionate Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join our fast-paced, high-acuity team. If you thrive under pressure, think on your feet, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care when it matters most, this role is for you.

In this role as the Registered Nurse (Grade 2) you will be responsible for the provision of patient focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you, to achieve desired clinical outcomes. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both verbal and written. You will have emergency nursing experience and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
• Manage acute and life-threatening conditions in a dynamic environment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, paramedics, and allied health staff
• Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards
• Support patients and families with empathy, clarity, and professionalism
• Contribute to quality improvement, education, and professional development activities

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in an Emergency Department
• Demonstrated clinical experience in adult and/or paediatric emergency nursing
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice

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

All Appointments Are Subject To

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

Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team

Email: ****@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: [phone]***

Application closing date: 27 October 2026