About this role
- Location: Footscray Hospital
- Employment Type: Part-Time (72 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: HITH/PAC Nurse Level 1 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
We are currently seeking interest from a Registered Nurse to apply for a part-time position with Footscray's Hospital in the Home (HITH).
The HITH Nurse is responsible for providing quality acute nursing care to patients in their place of residence, with close collaboration with the HITH medical team and treating specialty unit.
By joining the HITH team, you will be joining a passionate and dynamic team, committed to delivering excellent care to our diverse patient population. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously caring for patients, utilising your advanced clinical assessment skills, whilst accessing the support of the HITH team.
This is an exciting time to join our HITH service, as we continue to grow, innovate and expand the care we provide to patients and families in their own homes.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide timely and appropriate acute nursing care to patients in their place of residence.
- Educate patients and their relatives regarding their plan of care.
- Liaise with appropriate treating teams with changes in patient condition.
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
About you:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an acute setting.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Venepuncture and Peripheral Cannulation experience.
- Central Venous Access Device competence.
- Experience with complex wound dressings.
- Possess advanced clinical assessment skills.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
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 providing acute, patient centred care outside the hospital walls, 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 October 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Mathew Robinson (Acting Nurse Unit Manager – Footscray HITH) 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.
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