About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean 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

Western Health are seeking an Experienced Anaesthetic/PACU Nurse to join night duty team (Monday – Wednesday nights with  1 Sunday night every fortnight ) on a permanent part time basis (70 hours per fortnight). Must have recent acute Anaesthetic and PACU experience and be a positive and motivated team member. This role will be at the Footscray Hospital. 

Specialties include general, orthopaedics, thoracics, vascular, ENT, fascio-max, gastro and plastics. Opportunities available for ongoing development.

Essential Criteria:

• Must have working rights within Australia
• Must have recent acute Anaesthetic and PACU experience
• Must have minimum Two years’ experience in Anaesthetic/PACU
• Must be competent in thoracic and trauma Anaesthetics/PACU

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.