Role Summary:
- Location: Multiple Western Health sites and Rural & Regional Partner Health Services
- Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: EN Level 2/RN Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Westwards is a Western Health workforce program that supports health services across Victoria through short-term nursing secondments.
When you join Westwards, you become a permanent Western Health employee, however a key part of your role is undertaking regular Westwards secondments to partner health services across metropolitan, rural, regional and coastal Victoria.
Secondments may range from one week to several months, depending on service requirements. When you are not on a Westwards secondment, you will work within your designated clinical area at Western Health.
This means Westwards is more than a traditional hospital pool. It provides the opportunity to:
- Work across different health services and models of care.
- Contribute where workforce support is needed most.
- Develop your clinical adaptability and confidence.
- Experience metropolitan, rural and regional healthcare.
- Build professional networks across Victoria.
- Remain securely employed and supported by Western Health.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred care across metropolitan, rural and regional healthcare settings (in multiple organisations, not just Western Health).
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.
- Adapt to diverse clinical environments while maintaining professional and clinical standards.
- Undertake supported Westwards secondments across partner health services as part of the Westwards program.
About you:
- Current registration with AHPRA relevant to your profession and specialty area.
- Adaptable, resilient and confident working across diverse healthcare settings.
- Committed to participating in ongoing Westwards secondments across rural and regional partner health services.
- Willing and able to work a 7-day rotating roster in line with service requirements.
If you are looking for a role where you can work at Western Health while regularly experiencing different healthcare settings across Victoria, Westwards could be for you.
Western Health provides orientation, clinical support and ongoing employment support throughout your Westwards experience. Rural and regional secondments may also include accommodation and meal support, where applicable.
IMPORTANT: In your cover letter and application, clearly specify the position you are applying for based on the available vacancies listed below.
Current Westwards Opportunities:
Registered Nurse – Medical & Surgical Services
You must have:
- Minimum 12 months' recent full-time equivalent experience in an Australian acute healthcare setting.
Registered Nurse – Sub-Acute Services
You must have:
- Minimum 12 months' recent experience in an Australian sub-acute healthcare setting.
- NDIS clearance.
Please note: Subacute Registered Nurses will be allocated to subacute clinical areas at Western Health and will undertake Westwards secondments within the subacute setting.
Enrolled Nurse – Acute
You must have:
- Minimum 12 months' recent enrolled nurse clinical experience in an Australian acute healthcare setting.
Click here for the Enrolled Nurse Position Description.
Click here for the Registered Nurse Position Description.
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-centered 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 an experienced nurse looking for variety, career growth and the opportunity to work across metropolitan, rural and regional healthcare settings, 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 28 September 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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