- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: RN Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for caring, motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the team within the Emergency Department Team.

Our Emergency Nurses have a strong clinical understanding and the ability to collaborate effectively with an inter-professional team to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care when facing potentially life-threatening conditions.

You will be supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Instructors who provide clinical education and supervision in this unit 7 days a week.

Key responsibilities:

- Assess the clinical, non-clinical and social needs, including the identification of at-risk patients, and record with appropriate and accurate documentation in the patient’s history and care plan and implement patient specific risk minimisation strategies.
- Recognise changes in patients’ condition and take necessary actions.
- Effectively develop discharge plans that reflect the needs of patients and their significant others and demonstrate an understanding of the role of community providers.
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement and adherence to clinical standards.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team, patients and families.
- Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

About you:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Excellent clinical skills.
- A commitment to high-quality, safe person-centred care.
- Valid Australian working rights.
- Available to work a rotating roster including nights, weekend and public holidays.
- Have a passion for a fast-paced acute inpatient environment.
- A post-graduate qualification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing is highly desirable.

IMPORTANT: In your cover letter and application, clearly specify the position and site you are applying for, based on the available vacancies listed below.

Opportunities are available across

Registered Nurse – Short Stay Unit (SSU)

- Location: Footscray Hospital

Footscray Short Stay Unit (FH-SSU) plays a critical role in patient flow, providing staff with exposure to a diverse range of patients. It demands robust decision-making skills, effective time management and the ability to prioritise care. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our community.

If you see SSU as the next step in your career and are excited by the opportunity to help build a high-performing, efficient unit committed to excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply and be part of the journey.

Essential Criteria

- Minimum of two years nursing experience with at least six months in critical care area (ED/ICU/CCU).

Registered Nurse – Short Stay Unit (SSU)

- Location: Sunshine Hospital

Sunshine Hospital Short Stay Unit (SH-SSU) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate experienced registered nurse seeking a career in a very supportive and fast-paced environment.

The key objective of this unit is to safely assess, admit,



and discharge patients within 24 hours of hospital presentation. We care for adult health consumers presenting with a broad range of medical, surgical, and gynaecological conditions, making the SSU an ideal work workplace for nurses seeking variety and opportunities to expand their clinical skills and scope of practice within a supportive team setting.

The unit is committed to improving patient outcomes and patient experience by delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while minimising inpatient length of stay, resulting in improved patient access and flow across Western Health.

Essential Criteria

- Minimum of two years nursing experience with at least six months in critical care area (ED/ICU/CCU).

Registered Nurse – Emergency Nurse Pool Services

- Location: Multiple Western Health sites

Our Pool nurses are the heartbeat of Western Health, ensuring seamless coverage across all our campuses including Sunshine ED and the New Footscray Hospital. As a Pool Nurse, you'll embrace diverse clinical settings, gaining invaluable experience while enjoying the security you crave.

Western Health has established an innovative workforce initiative- Westwards. This model offers the freedom of flexible, short-term clinical assignments within the security of permanent employment, supporting both career progression and the development of future nursing leaders.

As a Pool Nurse, you’ll benefit from adaptable working arrangements, the opportunity to explore different career pathways, enhance your skillset, and work across multiple clinical settings and organisations.

Essential Criteria

- Minimum two years’ experience in Emergency Care Nursing.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s),



Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.

Western

Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are passionate about providing Best Care in emergency nursing, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 2 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about these roles, contact:

Emergency Nurse Pool Services role:

- Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit’s Recruitment Team via [email protected].

Footscray Hospital’s Short Stay Unit role:

- Sandra Saliba (Nurse Unit Manager) via [email protected]; or
- Raymund Alelis (Acting Operations Manager – EMICS) via [email protected].

Sunshine Hospital’s Short Stay Unit role:
- Raymund Alelis (Acting Operations Manager – EMICS) via [email protected].

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 a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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