Job Description

- 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 patients 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 demonstrates 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 Postgraduate in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing (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 – Sunshine Emergency Department

- Location: Sunshine Hospital

An exciting prospect has become available for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the team within the Emergency Department at Sunshine.

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.

About you:





- A minimum of 1 year of Emergency nursing experience in an Australian hospital.
- Ability to work a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays.
- ALS trained.

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 strong 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.

About you:

- A minimum of 2 years' of Emergency/Urgent Care experience.

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 and Footscray Emergency Departments. 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 care

📌 Registered Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne