Enrolled Nurse - Subacute

Enrolled Nurse – Subacute 

• Permanent part-time opportunity


• Wantirna based | Work close to home


• Generous salary packaging options


• Onsite parking and café available

Eastern Health 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

West Ward is a GEM/NDIS inpatient subacute service specialising in the progression of care for patients with a disability with a specific focus on maintaining function and transitioning from hospital to the community. 

West Ward is located on the 3rd floor of murrenda, Building B Wantirna Health.

About you  

As a Enrolled Nurse, your skills and experience will include; 

• Current, condition-free registration with AHPRA  


• Previous experience working in a subacute setting


• Ability to work a rotating roster including AM, PM and night shifts 


• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills 


• Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care 


• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing patient focused care 


• Active engagement in continued professional and career development 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Mentor and Shadowing program  


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites  


• Study and professional development leave  


• Friendly & supportive teams 


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance  


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones  


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements  


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme  


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers  


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training  


• Cafes at all of our hospitals  

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Mentor and Shadowing program  


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites  


• Study and professional development leave  


• Friendly & supportive teams 


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance  


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones  


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements  


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme  


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers  


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training  


• Cafes at all of our hospitals  

Next Steps 

Apply online if you feel we’re a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. 

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. 

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. 

Good to know: 

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 


• Advertising may end before the closing date. 


• We do not accept recruitment agency application 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. 

Please click here to view the Enrolled Nurse position description

Contact Name: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit

Contact Number: 03 9095 2451

Contact Email: [email protected]

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day