Specialist Year Program, Heath Wing 4, Acute

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time 12 month fixed term**Hours per fortnight** - 64hrs per fortnight-
**Req Id -** 2408**Specialist Year Program - HW4 Acute General Surgical Unit**

**Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria**
- 1 position available
- Commencing in Feb 2025
- Supported by Barwon Health’s Clinical Education Team

**About the role**
- An exciting opportunity to complete the HW4 Specialist Year Program. The successful applicants will have acute nursing experience, excellent communication skills and a motivation to continued professional development.- Applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program; working autonomously whilst being part of a supportive team.**The Program**
- The HW4 Specialist Year program is a 12 month supported position, where nurses gain specialist knowledge and skills caring for acute general surgical patients across the in-patient ward.- The course aims to build on your knowledge via online content, face-to-face study days and clinical support, to enhance and extend your practice through a structured clinical progression program.- A comprehensive orientation to the ward will be provided including supernumerary shifts in your initial transition to the program.- Included in the program:
- Access to an online training program via GROW.
- Supported by the Clinical Education Team and a dedicated ward based preceptor.
- Rostered time to attend various study days.

**Requirements**:

- Registered Nurse with minimum of 1 year acute nursing experience and/or completion of a graduate year**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.- HW4 is an Acute General surgical ward for patients undergoing emergency procedures**About the Culture**
- Our staff group is friendly and social and enjoy working in a large department with other specialised staff and clinicians. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships. As a team, we focus on providing the highest quality, patient centred care. Everything we do centres all services on the patient and is guided by our driving values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.**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’.- 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.
- To learn more about the region, click here.**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 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**:Emily Cannard, Nurse Unit Manager**

**Phone: (03) 4215 1768**

**Application closing date: 22 October 2024**

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