Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery Location: Barwon South West Reference: 7157 Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health Geelong, Victoria Join Barwon Healths Acute Permanent Pool as a Critical Care Registered Nurse and experience something new everyday! Diverse clinical exposure across a wide range of Critical Care areas in Emergency - ICU, CCU/CTU or Anaesthetics and PACU. Fantastic multiple permanent part-time opportunities available - apply now! Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 About the role Acute Permanent Pool members have the opportunity to work across a variety of Critical Care areas. Based on your prior experience and qualifications you will be able to choose to work in two or more of the following areas. Intensive Care Unit Coronary Care Unit / Cardiothoracic Anaesthetics and PACU As a Critical Care Permanent Pool staff member, you will be required to be able to work up to 50% of weekends and up to 30% night duties. By submitting your application, you are expressing your interest in becoming a part of our dynamic team, and we value the unique qualities and experiences you bring to the table. Strong focus on career growth and leadership opportunities Flexible work arrangements and supportive teams Work with cuttingedge practices in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment Make a real impact in a diverse and growing community About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Healths commitment to professional development. All our Critical Care areas in Emergency, ICU, CCU/CTU or Anaesthetics and PACU have a growing culture of innovation and change. The smarter, easier, safe and better ways of doing things that result in more satisfaction for the staff, patients and their families. You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. Our dedicated and experienced team pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, wellequipped facilities. CRU manages the Acute Permanent Pool at Barwon Health that is resourced using Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives (+/- dual registration) and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses. CRU provides staffing resources twentyfour hours a day, seven days a week across the clinical units of Barwon Health to cover planned and emergent shortfalls within the service. Emergency Department With around 80,000 presentations each year, the Barwon Health Emergency Department at University Hospital Geelong plays a vital role in providing timely and effective care to people in need. To ensure that patients receive appropriate care, the department has established short stay units for both adult and paediatric patients. This approach allows the department to deliver the right care at the right time, improving patient outcomes and overall quality of care. Intensive Care Unit The Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit is a 24-bed unit, providing tertiary critical care services to the Barwon South Western region. The Intensive Care Unit cares for medical, surgical, and cardiothoracic adults, as well as collaborative programs to care for adult ECMO and critically ill children. The unit also supplies a central vascular access and critical care echocardiography service to Barwon Health. The Intensive Care Unit is actively involved in clinical research, critical care education for Deakin School of Medicine, and education and training of junior doctors and nurses. Bellarine Centre 5 (BC5) is a 34-bed combined Cardiac service that consists of critical care, cardiothoracic and cardiology beds. Barwon Healths Cardiac Services covers the complete range of diagnostic and interventional Cardiology, including a 24-hour emergency STEMI Service. The Cardiothoracic Unit performs a wide range of bypass graft, valve repair/replacement and Bentals, complex thoracic surgery including pneumonectomies, lobectomies and wedge resections. Anaesthetics and PACU Operating Services at University Geelong Main theatre offers a round-the-clock service with ten operating theatres. Beyond elective surgeries, the department handles semi-urgent and emergency procedures. Specialities encompass Cardiothoracic, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oral Faciomaxillary, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Vascular and Robotic Surgery. 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, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. We encourage applications from: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTIQA+ community members People of all gender identities People with disability Culturally and linguistically diverse communities If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] Barwon Health is a totally smokefree workplace. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Critical Care Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Emergency Department, Geelong