About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldene and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 7,200 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Division 1 to work part time in the Emergency Department Sunshine Hospital, Western Health with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills and that demonstrate a willingness to develop and maintain their own knowledge.

• Permanent, Part Time 64 hour fortnight.
• Contribute to the decisions that shape our health service.
• The support of a unit based educator.

An excellent opportunity for a driven and experienced RN with post graduate certificate in Emergency Nursing preferred, but not essential to join our Emergency Department Team.

Duties

• Unsupervised clinical practice
• Coordination of care
• Counselling, health promotion and teaching, patient advocacy
• Collaborative patient and unit management
• Research, supervision and mentorship/preceptorship
• Interaction/liaison with multidisciplinary team
• Accurate and timely documentation

Essential Criteria

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent
• Successful completion of Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Nursing/ Critical Care Nursing (preferred, but not essential)
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Possess excellent clinical and organisation skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Discounted Onsite car parking
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. 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.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.