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 1 million people. We have 7,000 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth has seen the addition of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's at Sunshine Hospital.

About the Role

Are you looking for a senior nursing management opportunity?

Would you like to be part of a highly skilled, professional, enthusiastic team who take pride in providing high quality service?

Western Health has an exciting opportunity for suitably experienced Registered Nurses to join the After Hours team in a Temporary Part Time position.

As part of the After Hours Leadership team you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient management of the hospital site, services and resources after hours, weekends and public holidays.  You will act as an organisational resource and the site incident commander for critical incidents.

To be Successful in this Role you

• Need to be Passionate and committed to high quality patient centred care 
• Have a proven track record of effective leadership and management in large complex health services
• Need to be an experienced clinical leader with excellent communication and problem solving skills 
• Need to be highly accountable and demonstrate a strong, supportive and engaging leadership style
• Have effective relationship management

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
• 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.

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 (if applicable) a Working With Children’s Check.

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