Registered Nurse
Job Description
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (Div 1) seeking diverse clinical exposure and greater flexibility in your work schedule? At Barwon Health, you can align your professional ambitions with a workplace that values learning, collaboration, and work–life balance.
As part of Victoria’s largest regional healthcare provider, you’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple specialty areas while benefiting from self-rostering, continuous professional development, and a supportive clinical environment.
About the Role
The Acute Permanent Pool offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to work across several hospital sites and specialty services within Barwon Health. This role provides excellent clinical variety and exposure, allowing nurses to broaden their expertise across multiple disciplines.
Depending on your experience and interests, you may work in one or more of the following specialty areas:
- Critical Care
- Oncology
- Medical Services
- Surgical Services
- Renal Services
- Cardiac Services
- Sub-Acute Care
As a member of the Acute Permanent Pool, flexibility is essential. Nurses are expected to work up to 50% weekend shifts and up to 30% night shifts as part of the roster.
Key Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse at Barwon Health, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality healthcare services to patients across the region.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing patient-centred nursing care using evidence-based clinical practice
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to plan and deliver care
- Monitoring patient progress and evaluating treatment outcomes
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and records
- Ensuring compliance with healthcare safety standards, regulations, and best practices
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives across clinical services
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking motivated nurses who are committed to delivering compassionate care and maintaining the highest professional standards.
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A minimum of 12 months clinical nursing experience
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Sound clinical knowledge and practical nursing skills
- The ability to provide evidence-based, high-quality patient care
- A commitment to delivering consumer-centred care aligned with Barwon Health standards
About the Central Resource Unit (CRU)
The Central Resource Unit (CRU) manages the Acute Permanent Pool at Barwon Health. This team provides staffing support across hospital departments 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
CRU ensures that clinical units across Barwon Health are appropriately resourced to manage both planned and unexpected staffing needs. The unit is staffed by:
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Midwives (including dual registration)
- Endorsed Enrolled Nurses
This dynamic environment offers valuable experience across a wide range of clinical settings.
Benefits of Working at Barwon Health
Barwon Health is committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of its workforce.
What We Offer
- Excellent working conditions and a supportive team environment
- A comprehensive staff wellbeing program
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Extensive professional development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
Salary Packaging Options:
- Living expenses up to $9,010 annually
- Meals and entertainment up to $2,650 annually
These benefits allow employees to maximise their income while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is proud to be an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
We strongly encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Members of the LGBTIQA+ community
Our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, helping us provide more inclusive and culturally responsive healthcare services.
Child Safety Commitment
Barwon Health is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Our organisation adheres to the Victorian Government Child Safe Standards and maintains strict safeguarding practices across all services.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All successful applicants will be required to complete the following checks before employment:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation status clearance
- Working With Children Check (if applicable)
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please prepare the following:
- A current Resume or CV
- A tailored Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role in line with the position description
Applications must be submitted through the official Barwon Health careers portal.
Please note: Resumes submitted via email will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Application Closing Date: 16 March 2026
Shortlisting may begin before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Internal Applicants
Current Barwon Health employees must apply via the employee login on the external careers page or through the One Point intranet system before submitting their application.
Start Your Next Chapter with Barwon Health
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and expanding your clinical experience, this is your opportunity to grow your nursing career with one of Australia’s leading regional health services.
Join Barwon Health’s Acute Permanent Pool and become part of a healthcare team dedicated to improving lives across the community.
