Community Health Nurse Specialist Year (Grade 3), Primary Care at Barwon South West

Newtown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Holistic Nursing Care, Clinical Caseload Management, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Education, Conflict Resolution, Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Documentation, Mentoring, Culturally Safe Practice, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time Hours per fortnight - 64 Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1) Req Id - 7651 Join our innovative team to provide world class health care to our community Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment An exciting opportunity exists to experience Communiy Health Nursing as part of the specialist year program Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road Temporary part-time opportunity, 64hrs/fortnight (until 2/5/2027) About the role To be part of the community based, multidisciplinary area health team to support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence through: Provision of client focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to her/him in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes Comprehensive, coordinated and integrated multidisciplinary services Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective community based Community Health Nursing services Contribute to meeting the program and area health team key performances indicators (KPI’s) To work in streams of care or key work role to ensure clients are engaged in their health care and improving their health literacy Liaise with health professionals to ensure that referrals to services are appropriate and provide good health outcomes for clients Key responsibilities Provide leadership and contribute to service development, including participating in committees, implementing policies, and demonstrating professional collaboration and Barwon Health values. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care across specialised areas, managing a clinical caseload, evaluating outcomes, and ensuring accurate documentation. Support collaborative practice and professional development, including mentoring junior staff, students, and engaging in multidisciplinary teamwork. Maintain professional, ethical, and legal standards, ensuring compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Board requirements, CPD, and culturally safe, inclusive practice. What we’re looking for Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and demonstrated participation in relevant professional development. Proven independent clinical practice with established knowledge, skills, and experience in the relevant area. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, conflict resolution, influencing, and collaboration with colleagues and other health providers. Commitment to reflective practice, ongoing learning, and culturally safe, values-driven care in alignment with Barwon Health standards. Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Extensive professional development opportunities Attractive salary packaging benefits Living expenses capped at $9,010 Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here Diversity and inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Child safety We are strongly 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 Additional information If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au All appointments are subject to: Satisfactory Police Record Check Immunisation Status Clearance Working with Children Check (if applicable) To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. Contact person: Tracey YoungEmail: tracey.young@barwonhealth.org.au Phone: (03) 42157107 Application closing date: 1 June, 2026 Internal applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged. Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic, client-focused nursing care within a multidisciplinary team to support consumer health independence. Responsibilities include managing clinical caseloads, contributing to service development, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient outcomes.