- Location: Multiple Western Health sites and Rural & Regional Partner Health Services
- Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Ongoing

- Salary: EN Level 2 or RN/M Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Westwards is a Western Health workforce program that supports health services across Victoria through short-term nursing secondments.

When you join Westwards, you become a permanent Western Health employee, however a key part of your role is undertaking regular Westwards secondments to partner health services across metropolitan, rural, regional and coastal Victoria.

Secondments may range from one week to several months, depending on service requirements. When you are not on a Westwards secondment, you will work within your designated clinical area at Western Health.

This means Westwards is more than a traditional hospital pool. It provides the opportunity to:

- Work across different health services and models of care.

- Contribute where workforce support is needed most.

- Develop your clinical adaptability and confidence.

- Experience metropolitan, rural and regional healthcare.

- Build professional networks across Victoria.

- Remain securely employed and supported by Western Health.

Key responsibilities:

- Deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred care across metropolitan, rural and regional healthcare settings (in multiple organisations, not just Western Health).

- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.

- Adapt to diverse clinical environments while maintaining professional and clinical standards.

- Undertake supported Westwards secondments across partner health services as part of the Westwards program.

About you:

- Current registration with AHPRA relevant to your profession and specialty area.

- Adaptable, resilient and confident working across diverse healthcare settings.

- Committed to participating in ongoing Westwards secondments across rural and regional partner health services.

- Willing and able to work a 7-day rotating roster in line with service requirements.

If you are looking for a role where you can work at Western Health while regularly experiencing different healthcare settings across Victoria, Westwards could be for you.

Western Health provides orientation, clinical support and ongoing employment support throughout your Westwards experience. Rural and regional secondments may also include accommodation and meal support,



where applicable.

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

Current Westwards Opportunities

Registered Nurse – Medical & Surgical Services

You must have

- Minimum 12 months' recent full-time equivalent experience in an Australian acute healthcare setting.

Registered Nurse – Sub-Acute Services

You must have

- Minimum 12 months' recent experience in an Australian sub-acute healthcare setting.

- NDIS clearance.

Please note: Subacute Registered Nurses will be allocated to subacute clinical areas at Western Health and will undertake Westwards secondments within the subacute setting.

Enrolled Nurse – Acute

You must have

- Minimum 12 months' recent enrolled nurse clinical experience in an Australian acute healthcare setting.

Click here for the Enrolled Nurse Position Description.

Click here for the Registered Nurse Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact.



We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.

- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.

- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.

- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a team-oriented, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re an experienced nurse looking for variety, career growth and the opportunity to work across metropolitan, rural and regional healthcare settings, 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 3 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact the Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit’s Recruitment Team via [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

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.

Western Health

📌 Registered Nurse – Medical & Surgical Services (Westwards Program) (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne