Role Summary:
- Location: Footscray Hospital
- Employment Type: Part-Time (32 hours/week), Ongoing
- Salary: RN Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has become available for enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Registered Nurses to join the team at Ward 8A. If you are a dynamic, experienced nursing professional with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care this position could be for you.
As a Registered Nurse on Ward 8A, our focus is on the quality of patient care with has a strong emphasis on teamwork across all disciplines of the healthcare team, to achieve the best possible outcome for our patients.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health policies and procedures
- Provide exceptional care to patients with acute cardiac conditions
- Opportunity to undertake leadership roles and development programs
- Role model strong clinical and professional behaviours and lead by example
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a General Medicine or Acute Medical ward
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care to patients with complex medical conditions
- Excellent clinical assessment, prioritisation and decision-making skills in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, organise workload and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration
- Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
- Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care, cultural safety and respect for diversity
- Competency in electronic medical records (EMR) and accurate clinical documentation
- Ability to work a rotating 7-day roster
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About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing high quality patient care, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 21 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact the Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit’s Recruitment Team via [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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