About the job
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Req Id - 1168
Hours per fortnight - 48
Req Id - 1168
- Work within a highly passionated and dedicated multi-disciplinary team
- Support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence
- Permanent part time position (48 hours a fortnight)
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About The Facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
About The Newcomb Primary Care Team
The Primary Care team incorporates multidisciplinary health professionals from allied health and nursing backgrounds. This dynamic and high performing team provides services ranging from early intervention through to support of consumers with chronic and complex needs.
The Community Health Nurses (CHN) in this community based, multidisciplinary health team support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence through the provision of client-focused, holistic nursing care to those assigned to her/him in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes. This diverse role includes conducting client focused health assessments, care planning, providing health education, and supporting referral pathways.
This position provides a great career opportunity to contribute to service innovation and delivery of high quality care to the community.
About The Role
To be part of the community based, multidisciplinary area health team to support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence through:
- Provision of client focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to her/him in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes
- Comprehensive, coordinated and integrated multidisciplinary services
- Contribute to the development and delivery of high quality, cost effective community based Community Health Nursing services
- Contribute to meeting the program and area health team key performances indicators (KPI’s)
- To work in streams of care or key work role to ensure clients are engaged in their health care and improving their health literacy
- Liaise with health professionals to ensure that referrals to services are appropriate and provide good health outcomes for clients
To obtain a copy of the position description, email recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au with the job request ID and job title.
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 Health’s commitment to professional development.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- 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 $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
To learn more about the region, click here.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Contact Person: Bec Johnson
Contact Phone: (03) 4215 3558
Contact Email: rebecca.johnson@barwonhealth.org.au
Advertising closing date: 20 July 2024
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