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 is currently seeking applications from experienced and currently Registered Nurses and/or Registered Midwives to participate in our 6 week Refresher Program and re-join our acute public hospitals in a supportive environment. Registered Nurses from Specialty areas are welcome to apply.

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years’ post registration experience in an Australian acute care or sub-acute setting, as well as current registration with AHPRA.

The Refresher Program is a 6 week fixed term program, Monday to Friday (at 32 hours per week). The program will run from 4th June to 13th July 2018.  Participants must commit to attending the 6 week program with an opportunity to be employed in a ward, unit or on our casual bank.

Western Health can offer you:

• A supportive program with ongoing employment opportunities in your area of expertise (part-time or casual)
• Ongoing education and career advancement opportunities
• Positive work culture, commended by ACHS at our last Accreditation visit in 2017

Focus on community engagement and Best Care patient-centred framework

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Essential Criteria

To be considered, all applicants must:

• eligible to work as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife in Australia
• current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife
• have a minimum of 4 years' experience working in an acute/sub-acute hospital in Australia
• commit to attending the 6 week program, Monday – Friday, from 4th June to 13th July 2018, at Western Health
• have immunisation clearance prior to commencement. Please refer to the immunisation form attached.

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.

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