Discovery Program, Intensive Care Unit

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 5916

Discovery Program: Intensice Care Unit

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

• An exciting opportunity to complete a Discovery Program in Intensive care nursing Nursing.
• Temporary part time for 6 months:(64 hours per fortnight)
• Multiple positions available commencing Jan 2026

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

The Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 24-bed ICU, providing tertiary critical care services to the Barwon South Western region. The ICU cares for medical, surgical, and cardiothoracic adults, as well as adult ECMO and critically ill children. The ICU is actively involved in clinical research, critical care education for Deakin School of Medicine, and education and training of doctors and nurses.

About the role

An exciting opportunity to complete a Discovery Program in ICU nursing. The successful applicants will have acute nursing experience, excellent communication skills and a motivation to continued professional development.

Successful applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program.

The Program

The ICU Discovery Program is offering Division One Registered Nurses who are interested in working in ICU an opportunity to participate in our well-established entry level 6-month orientation program.

The Discovery Program will assist nurses in learning new advanced clinical skills, application of critical thinking & advanced clinical knowledge to enable them to safely care for the ICU/HDU patient.

The nurse who has successfully completed the ICU Discovery Program is encouraged to apply for the Graduate Certificate or higher in Intensive Care Nursing.

The Discovery Program is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to:

• Experience and practice intensive care nursing in a supportive environment
• Provide the foundation knowledge and skills required for working in ICU
• Gain competency in essential intensive care clinical skills and develop skills in assessment and management of adult and paediatric patients.
• Supernumerary orientation days
• 5 educational study days

Requirements

Completion of a Graduate Year Program

Recent acute medical or surgical experience

About the Culture

The Barwon Health ICU strives to achieve a culture of patient-centred care through respect, compassion, commitment, accountability, and innovation. The successful applicant will be supported through leadership training, and professional development planning to help them realise their goals. This culture has created a dynamic environment where high quality care is delivered.

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 $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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 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.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

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

Contact: Donna Robertson

Email:

Phone:

Application closing date: 7th, October 2025

Position Description

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

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