- Location: Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital, and Bacchus Marsh
- Employment Type: Part time (48 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (until October 2027)
- Salary: Grade 2 RN or RM+ Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About therole:

We are seeing a compassionate, skilled and values driven Registered Nurse or Midwife (RN/RM) to provide expert care within our Reproductive Choices (abortion care) Service.

This role is a pivotal role for an experienced women's health nurse/midwife who is committed to delivering safe, evidenced-based, person centred care including abortion care within a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.

This is a 12-month role, with 0.4 to 0.6 FTE available.

Keyresponsibilities:

- Work collaboratively within the midwifery/nursing team model of care using delegation, supervision, coordination, consultation and referrals.
- Provide evidence-based knowledge to the termination of pregnancy service within women’s health across Western Health.
- Coordinate discharge planning in liaison with medical and allied health as well as hospital/community services.

Aboutyou:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent clinical experience.
- Demonstrated skills in Women’s Health nursing.
- Strong leadership and management capability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to safe, high-quality, person-centred abortion care.
- Experience within Women’s Health.
- Strong preference for previous abortion or sexual health clinical experience.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant,diverseand 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-centredcare across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult andpaediatricpatients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases,geriatricsand cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complexcareand 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 Healthoperatesfour acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including JoanKirnerWomen’s and Children’s),FootscrayHospital,WilliamstownHospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We alsooperateSunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community HealthCentreand Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.Western Health alsoprovidesthe primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis FrostCentre,a women’s prisonlocatedin Ravenhall.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation andbenefits

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

Learning anddevelopmentopportunities

- Accessthe Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) forpersonalisedlearning pathways.




- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Communityimpact andinclusion

- 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.

Organisationalculture andenvironment

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

Ready tomake animpact?

If you’re passionate about supporting reproductive choice and delivering compassionate, inclusive care to our community, we’d love to hear from you.

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 theintranet before applying.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting andretainingdiversity 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,sitesand 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, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

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

Western Health doesnot accept unsolicited resumes/applications fromrecruitmentagencies.

Closingdate: 11:59pm on 4 September 2026.

Enquiries:For further information about this role, contact Samantha Francis via [email protected] .

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📌 Registered Midwife/Registered Nurse (Maribyrnong)
🏢 Western Health
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