Registered Nurse - Ward 7A (Specialty Medicine - Acute Ward)
- Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time
- Location: New Footscray Hospital
- Salary: Grade 2 Registered Nurse
About the role
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re opening a new state-of-the-art specialised medical ward that brings together expertise across Respiratory, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Renal Medicines, Nephrology and Endocrinology – offering exceptional opportunities to learn, collaborate, and deliver high-quality, complex care; and enhance in specialised skills like Non-Invasive Ventilation, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Chronic Wound Management. You will be supported by expert educators in these specialised fields, and supplemental upskilling will be provided throughout your career.
About the ward
7A is a new 32-bed multidisciplinary unit designed to care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. You’ll work alongside a diverse team of highly skilled nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, fostering a strong learning culture and team-based approach to patient-centred care.
If you are a team player committed to excellence, compassion, and lifelong learning, who thrives in a dynamic environment; come join us at the New Footscray Hospital. Want to make a real impact? This is your chance to be part of a team that’s redefining multidisciplinary specialty medical care – the BEST CARE.
About you:
- Successful completion of Bachelor of Nursing
- Registration with AHPRA
- Minimum 12 months’ working experience within an acute Australian hospital setting (not including placements)
- Experience within at least one of the medical specialty areas of the ward (Respiratory, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Renal Medicines, Nephrology and Endocrinology). (Please specify in Cover Letter).
- Demonstrate the ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to high quality care and to maintaining a culture of patient centred care
- Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess excellent clinical skills
- Commitment to participate in a 7-day rotating roster, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong command of electronic medical records (EMR) and computer skills
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and 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-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and 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. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
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Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
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Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
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Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
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Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
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Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
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Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
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Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
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Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
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Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
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Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
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 10 November 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit at RecruitNMWU@wh.org.au.
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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.