Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Youang Surgery Centre

Swarh2; Geelong; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program (24/7)

Salary packaging

Living expenses cap

Meals and entertainment cap

Zusammenfassung

Barwon Health's Youang Surgical Centre in Geelong seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to join its fast-paced Surgical Short Stay Ward. The role covers pre- and post-operative care across a range of procedures with stay up to 72 hours.

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team you will monitor patients, administer medications, educate families and ensure accurate documentation while upholding infection prevention standards.

Qualifikationen

• RN with AHPRA registration
• Experience in surgical or acute care ward preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-focused care

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pre- and post-operative surgical patients
• Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, vital signs, and wound healing
• Administer medications and manage pain control effectively
• Educate patients and families regarding post-surgical care and discharge plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with hospital policy
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are upheld

Kenntnisse

AHPRA registration

Surgical/acute care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Ausbildung

Nursing qualification (RN)

Jobbeschreibung

Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Youang Surgery Centre

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight -80

Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

• Join Barwon Health's state-of-the-art Early Parenting Centre, dedicated to supporting families in our region
• Find satisfaction in a position that offers diversity, complexity, and fulfilment

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Surgical Short Stay Ward team. This fast-paced unit provides high-quality pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures with short recovery periods (typically 24–72 hours).

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, patient-centred care while ensuring efficient patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pre- and post-operative surgical patients
• Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, vital signs, and wound healing
• Administer medications and manage pain control effectively
• Educate patients and families regarding post-surgical care and discharge plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with hospital policy
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are upheld

What we're looking for

• Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA registration
• Previous experience in a surgical or acute care ward preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care

About the Ward

Youang Surgical Centre Level 2- 20 Bed Short Stay Surgical Unit for patients from all surgical specialties who need to stay in hospital for up to 72 hrs

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• 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.

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Elaine Hocking
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via theemployeelogin on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting maycommenceprior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.