Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Services

Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia

- Directly impacts on a patient’s journey when they enter an emergency or urgent care centre at a time of greatest need.
- It is an exciting time to be a Nurse Practitioner. You can help push the profession and become autonomous
- Multiple casual roles available - Talk To Us About Your Preference

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.

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.

About Emergency Department

Barwon Health is one of the largest regional health services in Victoria, providing care for approximately 80,000 emergency presentations per year. The emergency department has both an adult and paediatric unit to ensure consumers receive the right care, at the right place at the right time.

About Barwon Health North - Urgent Care Centre

Barwon Health North's Urgent Care Centre is a walk-in service for people with minor illnesses and injuries who require immediate attention.

About the role

Join Barwon Health as a Nurse Practitioner Emergency Services and experience a rewarding career providing best practice, high-quality patient-centered care. As a registered Nurse Practitioner, you'll utilise your advanced skills, education, and autonomy to deliver evidence-based care in emergency and community settings.

- Authorised to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with demonstrated ability to meet the ANMC competencies for the Registered Nurse
- Has successfully completed a Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) approved nurse practitioner program of study at Master’s level or equivalent as determined by the NMBA
- Demonstrated advanced competency and evidence of advanced nursing practice and knowledge of Clinical Specialty (Emergency and/or Urgent Care).
- Ability to work 50 % of shifts across both Barwon Health sites - Emergency Departments and Barwon Health North Urgent care centre and adapt to scope of practice based on area of work

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.

- 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.

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.

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.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

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