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The Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit currently have the following Grade 2 Registered Nurse vacancies available at Western Health:

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Registered Midwives – Grade 2

Seeking registered midwives who are committed to providing care to women in a continuity of care model. This team of midwives also provide care to women choosing to give birth at home as part of the public hospital homebirth programme in its 11^th year of operation.

This is a Great opportunity for midwives wanting to advance their midwifery skills.

To be Successful in this Role you:

• Will need to have experience caring for women across the continuum of maternity care 


• Ideally have experience providing care to women who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander


• Will be able to work full time, on call 7 nights of each fortnight


• Will need to have a Victorian Drivers Licence

Position Closing 7^th March, 2021

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Registered Nurse – Ward 3F 

An Exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Registered Nurse interested for a position in Ward 3F – Respiratory Medicine/ Infectious Diseases/ General Internal Medicine in Sunshine Hospital.
If you are a dynamic, experienced nursing professional with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care this position could be for you.
As a Registered Nurse you will work together within a multidisciplinary team, to ensure provision of high quality nursing care to patients within the ward through effective leadership and management of all nursing staff. Please refer to Position Description for more information relating to the responsibilities of the role.

Essential Criteria:

• Preferably with Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Nursing Experience


• Eligible for registration as Registered Nurse in Australia and hold a current practicing certificate


• Demonstrated an advanced clinical knowledge


• Ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills

Closes 8^th March, 2021

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Registered Nurse-Adult Specialist Clinics (ASC) – Sunshine Hospital

The SH ASC are seeking a motivated registered nurse to join our team and provide Best Care to our patients, working within a multidisciplinary team to support clinic management, clinic flow & ensure efficient patient access to services.

We operate Monday-Friday with shifts varying from;

• 0830-1700


• 0900-1730


• 0930-1800


• 1030-1900

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse


• Minimum of one year’s full-time or equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse


• Possess excellent clinical skills


• Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation


• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team


• A commitment to high quality, safe and person centred patient care


• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Desirable, but not essential:

• Wound care/surgical experience.

This Position is Permanent Part-Time – 2 days per week (32 hours per fortnight) and permanent days can be negotiated for the right candidate.

Closing 4^th March, 2021

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Scrub / Scout – Sunshine Theatre – Discovery Program
Western Health would like to offer nurses interested in working in perioperative nursing, the exciting opportunity to participate in our Discovery Program – Scrub/Scout. The Theatre Discovery Program is a 6 month fixed term program commencing in late March.

During your time with us, we will offer you:

• Two supernumerary weeks with support provided by clinical nurse educators and preceptors


• Rotation through the specialty areas


• Tailored study days to provide foundational knowledge of Theatre nursing.

Successful program completion will provide RPL credits and pathways into Postgraduate studies.

On satisfactory completion of the discovery program, Western Health will offer you continuing employment in an area, preferably where you have clinical experience in.

To be considered, you must have:

• Successfully completed of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent


• Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
  
  
  
  • Minimum of one year’s full-time or equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse
  
  
  • Possess excellent clinical and organisation skills.
  
  
  • Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  
  
  • A genuine interest in Theatre nursing
  
  
  • Previous experience in theatre is highly desirable.
  
  
  
  

Closing 4^th March, 2021

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Registered Nurse - 1F Integrated Care Hub
The Integrated Care Hub team are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team. We have 2 full time positions available.

The Integrated Care Hub is a dynamic new clinical space which hosts a multidisciplinary team including Nephrology and Endocrinology Rapid Access Clinics, Kidney Care and Transplantation clinics, Diabetes Nurse Educators, Chronic Wound Service and RACER.
RACER predominantly reviews Heart Failure patients post-acute ward discharge in order promote best care and prevent Emergency Department presentations. 
The Integrated Care Hub will also host the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outpatient Clinic from February 2021.

ABOUT YOU

• Successful completion of Bachelor of Nursing


• Current registration with AHPRA


• Minimum 3 years (YP5) working experience within an Australian hospital setting- not including undergraduate university placements.


• Ability to work a rotating roster


• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload (essential)


• Accredited to perform IV Cannulation within Western Health organisation (essential)


• Previous experience caring / managing patients with complex comorbidities especially heart failure (desirable)


• An understanding of how to access / refer to relevant WH and external community services (desirable)


• Ability to obtain Arterial Blood Gases (desirable)


• NB- Due to ongoing service development and innovation there is potential for the roles and responsibilities attached to this role to change and the incumbent may need to flex or rotate to other nursing roles within the Chronic and Complex Care Division as required

Detailed position description will be provided upon request.    
Previous applicants need not apply.

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Registered Nurse-Adult Specialist Clinics – Sunshine Hospital

The SH ASC are seeking a motivated registered nurse to join our team and provide Best Care to our patients, working within a multidisciplinary team to support clinic management, clinic flow & ensure efficient patient access to services.

We operate Monday-Friday with shifts varying from;

• 0830-1700


• 0900-1730


• 0930-1800


• 1030-1900

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse


• Minimum of one year’s full-time or equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse


• Possess excellent clinical skills


• Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation


• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team


• A commitment to high quality, safe and person centred patient care


• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Desirable, but not essential:

• Wound care/surgical experience.

This Position is Temporary Part-Time – 3 days per week (48 hours per fortnight) – Sept 2021

Permanent days can be negotiated with the right candidate.

Position Closing 9^th March, 2021

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Registered Nurse – Radiology
The Medical Imaging Department aims to provide excellence in diagnostic and interventional imaging services including education, training and development to the staff and patients of Western Health. The Medical Imaging Department operates Monday–Friday 0830-1700 hours and provides emergency imaging services 24/7. The Department consists of many disciplines including the dedicated nursing and ancillary staff comprising the radiographers, clerical staff, clinical assistants, Radiology Registrars and Radiologists.

This is a permanent part time position of 56 hours per fortnight. Successful applicant will be contracted for a year in Medical Imaging to cover maternity leave, then ongoing permanent part time position employment within Western Health will be offered. The successful applicant should have a keen interest in Radiology nursing or desire to learn. Prior experience in Medical Imaging, Day Procedure Unit or Theatre/Recovery is highly desirable. On the job training will be provided. The Successful candidate will work in an Imaging/Radiation environment and Full PPE and radiation safety training will be provided.

Medical Imaging provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services including:

• CT


• X-Ray


• Fluoroscopy


• Angiography


• Ultrasound


• Mammography


• MRI


• Nuclear Medicine

To be Successful in this Role you

• Have prior experience in Medical Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Day Procedure Unit or Theatre/Recovery.


• Have prior experience in Medical/Surgical nursing.


• Can work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.


• Highly developed interpersonal/communication skills.


• Ability to work with a non-restrictive roster to cover different modalities of Medical Imaging including Pre- Admission Clinic and on call/recall.


• Will have highly developed organisational, assessment and critical thinking skills.

Position Closing 11^th March, 2021
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Cath Lab – Critical Care Nurse

Western Cardiac Cath labs are some of the busiest in Melbourne offering acute and elective coronary intervention and electrophysiology services. We also provide a 24 hour on call service for acute myocardial infarct patients.

We have a passion for research and strive for use of current therapies to provide best care and pioneered a 24/7 cardiogenic shock programme in 2019 making us the first in Victoria to use the Impella cardiac pump device for this purpose. The department is supported by both Coronary and Intensive care units and a Cardiac diagnostic unit.

ABOUT YOU

• Must have a post grad qualification in Critical Care Nursing


• Successful completion of Bachelor of Nursing


• Current registration with AHPRA


• Minimum 12 months working experience within an Australian hospital setting (not including placements)


• Ability to work a rotating roster


• Possess a relevant postgraduate qualification in critical care


• Be able to participate in 24 hour on call service


• Cath lab experience preferred but not essential

Permanent part time – Closing 15^th March, 2021

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Casual Bank & Nurse Pool
Are you a generalist nurse? Be part of our future growth and join our casual bank or pool today!
We are seeking qualified, experienced and motivated Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Nurse Pool team at Western Health.
This experience will provide you with opportunities to expand and explore your professional practice whilst working in a variety of clinical settings across all of Western Health campuses.
If you are passionate about providing strong clinical care to our patients, please apply through this advertisement.
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.


• Minimum 12 months working experience as a Registered Nurse in an Australian Hospital setting (not including placements)

Permanent Part Time/Full Time or Casual - Closing 1^st March 2021

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Emergency Department Registered Nurse

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated, and proactive emergency nurse to join the team at Williamstown Emergency Department.  A dynamic emergency department, you will have full support from not only an amazing ED team but a wonderful network of staff at Williamstown Hospital.  In addition, education and support to upskill to achieve Advanced Life Support Certificate and competency as a Triage Nurse. We pride ourselves in providing for the community on a daily basis.  The emergency department is open from 0800 – 2300 7 days per week.

Williamstown Hospital is a 90 bed facility providing emergency services, surgical services, rehabilitation and geriatric evaluation and management services, renal dialysis services and community rehabilitation and transition care services.  The Heart of Williamstown Project was completed with thanks to the generosity of the community by raising $2.5million.  The new internal light filled space overlooking landscaped courtyards is for all to access and enjoy.

Our ideal candidates will have:

• Successfully completed a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent.


• Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia.


• Minimum of ONE YEAR Full Time or equivalent as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department or equivalent.


• Post Graduate Emergency or Critical Care Nursing is Highly desirable


• Flexibility to work a rotating roster (AM and PM shifts only) including weekends.


• Possess excellent clinical and time management skills.


• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.


• Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of information technology.


• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi – disciplinary health care team.


• Possess a strong will for a positive workplace culture and our patients to achieve an excellent patient experience.

Position closes 15^th March, 2021

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Registered Nurse – Operating Theatre

The Division of Peri Operative and Critical Care Services is responsible for the provision of both elective and emergency surgical procedures with an emphasis on increasing the number of patients admitted on the day of surgery and as day cases.  You must be available on a 7 day rotating roster.

To be successful for this positon you must

· Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent

· Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia

· Minimum of one year’s full-time or equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse

· Possess excellent clinical skills

· Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation

· Well developed written and verbal communication skills

· Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team

· Demonstrated evidence of undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance

Permanent Part Time
This position closes on 28^th February, 2021

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An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Registered Nurse interested in a nursing role in an Acute Medical, Nephrology and Endocrinology Ward at Footscray Hospital.

 If you are a dynamic, experienced nursing professional with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care, then this position could be for you.

 As part of the nursing team, the Registered Nurse will be responsible for the provision of high quality nursing care to patients within the ward. Please refer to the Position Description for more information relating to the responsibilities of the role.

ABOUT YOU

• Successful completion of Bachelor of Nursing


• Current registration with AHPRA


• Minimum 12 months working experience within an Australian hospital setting (not including placements)


• Ability to work a rotating roster


• Possess excellent clinical skills


• Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation


• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills


• Effective interpersonal skills.


• Postgraduate certificate/diploma or be working towards completion desirable but not essential

 Footscray– Permanent part time (64 hours/fortnight) – 28th February 2021 

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Covid Vaccination team Registered Nurse 

Western Health’s COVID response team are seeking enthusiastic and capable registered nurses to join our Vaccination response teams.  Covid-19 vaccination clinics are being established with the primary site to be located at Sunshine Hospital.

Primarily two roles are available within this team - to undertake vaccinations & monitor post vaccination.  Depending on your experience, casual and permanent full-time or part-time positions (ongoing with Nurse Pool) are available.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.


• Recent relevant clinical experience, specific training will be provided.


• No post registration experience required or minimum 12 months working experience in an Australian Hospital setting (not including placements) for post vaccination monitoring role

Casual, Full time and Part time – Closing 1 March, 2021

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REMINDER: In your cover letter and application, ensure you write the specific position you are applying for.

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support


• Career advancement opportunities


• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing


• Work-life balance

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 (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.