Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 7866
Transition to Specialty Practice: Emergency Department
About the role
An exciting opportunity to complete the Emergency Transition to Specialty Practice Program. There are multiple positions available, with the Program commencing on the 20th of July 2026. Successful applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program and have rotations through adult and children’s emergency.
The successful applicants will have emergency nursing experience and excellent communication skills. Also required is a motivation to continued professional development and flexibility to work all shifts on a monthly self-request roster.
About the program
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 ED will be provided including supernumerary shifts in your initial transition to the program.
Concepts explored will include comprehensive patient assessment of adults and paediatrics, introduction to ECG interpretation and high dependency nursing care skills, including non-invasive ventilation and management of invasive monitoring. The aim is to transition into working in the resuscitation area with the support of the Emergency Education Team.
The program aims to:
What we’re looking for
Key responsibilities
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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
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
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.