- Location: Joan Kirner Women's & Children's Hospital (St Albans)
- Employment Type: Part-Time (16 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: RN Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Registered Nurse, working within the multidisciplinary team of the Public Fertility Care Service, plays a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based and patient centred fertility care. The role supports people accessing fertility assessment and treatment through the public health system, providing clinical care, care coordination, education and counselling throughout their fertility journey.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, safe, evidence-based and person-centred nursing care to consumers accessing the Public Fertility Care Service, undertaking comprehensive assessments of their clinical, reproductive, emotional, psychosocial and support needs, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Coordinate and facilitate fertility care pathways in collaboration with consumers, their support networks and the multidisciplinary team, supporting timely access to fertility assessment, investigations, treatment and appropriate referrals within the public health system.
- Provide education, counselling and health promotion to support consumers' understanding of fertility investigations, treatment options and care pathways, enabling informed decision-making and active participation in their care. Contribute to the supervision, mentorship and career development of nursing students, early-career nurses and colleagues.
About you:
- Experience working within fertility services.
- Understanding of fertility assessment and treatment pathways.
- Passion to support consumers with clinical, emotional and psychosocial needs accessing public fertility care.
Click here for the 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 collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about passion to support consumers with clinical, emotional and psychosocial needs accessing public fertility care, 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 9 November 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact:
Name: Kathleen Murphy
Email:
[email protected]
Alternate Contact: Nhu Trang
Title: Associate Nurse Manager
Email:
[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.
📌 Registered Nurse - Public Fertility Care Service (St Albans)
🏢 Western Health
📍 St Albans