Community Health Nurse

Overview

Community Health Nurse (Grade 4), Barwon MDC – Geelong West. This is a permanent part-time role (32 hours per fortnight) within Barwon Health, partnering with the Barwon Multidisciplinary Centre to provide holistic health care to victims/survivors of sexual assault and/or family violence and their families.

Responsibilities

• Advise victim/survivors on the health implications of sexual assault
• Perform health assessments and facilitate access to other health services as appropriate
• Provide individual health and wellbeing support, advocacy, and nurse-specific counselling; educate stakeholders about health issues affecting MDC clients
• Establish effective local health care networks to improve care and contribute to the state-wide MDC nursing network
• Work within the MDC CHN team to triage and prioritise referrals

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest regional health services in Australia, providing care across primary, community, aged, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care services. The organisation serves more than 500,000 people with over 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites, and supports education, training and research in health and wellbeing.

About The Facility

Major sites include University Hospital Geelong, McKellar Centre, Barwon Health North, and residential aged care facilities. Mental health, community health and dental services are delivered across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About The Role

Barwon Health is recruiting a Community Health Nurse to enable access to holistic health care for victims/survivors of sexual assault and/or family violence. Working from the Barwon Multidisciplinary Centre (MDC), you will collaborate with Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre counsellor advocates and case managers, Victoria Police, and Child Protection to improve health care for vulnerable individuals.

The MDC CHN service provides in-reach and outreach nursing from each MDC, operating from a trauma-informed approach. You will undertake initial needs identification, conduct holistic health assessments, develop and implement client-centered care plans, provide health education, increase health literacy, and assist clients to engage with health care services.

Key duties include health assessment, care coordination, education, advocacy, and establishing local networks to improve care for victims/survivors of sexual assault and family violence.

Role Requirements

• Autonomous work style with strong prioritisation and time management
• Excellent clinical and communication skills with an interest in innovative models of care
• Ability to drive initiatives and foster collaboration

Location

Barwon Multidisciplinary Centre, Geelong West

Culture and Benefits

Join a professional, dedicated team committed to high-quality services. Barwon Health supports professional development, positive relationships, and partnerships within the workplace. Benefits include a range of development opportunities and salary packaging options.

• Excellent working conditions and job satisfaction
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging with living expenses and meals/entertainment caps

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment.

Child safety: We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. See Victorian Government Child Safe Standards for details. We are totally smoke free.

How to Apply

For assistance with your application, contact the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au. Please note resumes should not be emailed. Prior to commencement, you must provide an Immunity Status form and obtain Staff Care clearance. The role requires evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact: Holly Lewtas, East Area Primary Care Coordinator
Email: holly.lewtas@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0400 942 974

Application closing date: 1 September 2025

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