Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1884660
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our Pathways to Good Health (PTGH) program, a state-wide initiative aimed at improving health outcomes for children and young people entering Out-of-Home Care in Victoria.
This role will contribute to ensuring that children and young people entering care, whether for the first time or subsequently, have their health needs identified, reviewed, and supported through access to timely and appropriate health services.
Key responsibilities include:
The PTGH team at SWH is a collaborative and experienced group of professionals, including medical paediatricians, paediatric nurses, allied health clinicians, and care coordinators. The program is currently funded until June 2027, and services are delivered in an accessible and flexible manner to meet the diverse needs of children in care. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a meaningful program that directly contributes to improving the lives and long-term wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable children in our community.
Position overview
What you bring
You are a Registered Nurse with at least 5 years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for children and families, particularly those experiencing vulnerability or involved with the Child Protection system. You bring:
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 12 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the classification Community Health Nurse (In-Charge).
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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