Are you looking for a new challenge? Enjoy establishing new teams and models of care? Then the newly created Transit Lounge at Footscray Hospital could be what you are seeking?

Western Health has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the division of Emergency, Medicine and Access in the role of:

Nurse Unit Manager – Transit Lounge

• Footscray Hospital
• 4 days per week, 10 hour shifts

The Nurse Unit Manager of the Footscray Hospital Transit Lounge will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Transit Lounge and will work in partnership with a strongly committed team to shape the provision, service development, and implementation of high quality and efficient care to patients.

The successful applicant will foster a culture of inclusiveness, trust, flexibility, accountability, and continuous quality improvement. The role will work collaboratively to ensure improvements and ideas support Best Care and Western Health strategic priorities.

The Transit Lounge at Footscray Hospital is open 7 days a week from 8am to 6:30pm. Its purpose is to provide a comfortable location for patients who are awaiting discharge, inter-hospital transfer or the availability of an inpatient bed for admission. This area will improve hospital access and patient flow around Western Health, whilst continuing to provide clinical care. 

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Successful completion of Post Graduate qualifications in Management and/or Health Care Leadership or working towards
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, with excellent clinical and organisational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong commitment to the provision of Best Care for our patients

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people 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 in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.