Community Health Nurse

• Be part of a great state-wide initiative working in a trauma-informed purpose built site alongside other agencies
• Work collaboratively with key service providers in multidisciplinary team
• Permanent part-time opportunity (32 hours per fortnight)

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.

About the role

Barwon Health is recruiting a Community Health Nurse to offer victims of sexual assault and/or family violence and their family's access to holistic health care. Working within the Barwon Multidisciplinary Centre, you will work collaboratively with key service providers including Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre counsellor advocates and case managers, Victoria Police, and Child Protection to improve the health care of vulnerable individuals.

The Multidisciplinary Centre (MDC) Community Health Nursing (CHN) service is a state-wide initiative providing a service on an in-reach and outreach basis from each MDC. Working from a trauma informed approach, the CHN will undertake initial needs identification and provide direct nursing services to victims/survivors of sexual assault and/or family violence.

The MDC nurse will identify client health needs via a holistic health assessment, develop and implement client centred care plans, provide health education, increase health literacy, and assist clients to engage in health care. Excellent clinical skills will ensure the delivery of best-practice health care services to sexual assault and family violence survivors with a particular focus on assessment and care coordination.

This position will be based at the Barwon Multidisciplinary Centre, located in Geelong West. The Barwon MDC CHN will:

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

In the role of MDC Community Health Nurse, you will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, demonstrating the ability to prioritise tasks. You will possess excellent clinical and communication skills with a particular interest in contributing to the development of an innovative model of care and drive initiatives, support relationship development and collaboration.

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. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

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.