Title: Associate Nurse Manager
Blackburn, VIC, AU, 3130
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
- Acute Specialist Clinics (Blackburn Public Surgical Centre)
- 12 month parental leave cover commencing May 2025
- Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week - Thursday and Friday
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
A rare opportunity has arisen to work with us in Acute Specialist Clinics at Blackburn Public Surgical Centre on a temporary part time basis. Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Associate Nurse Unit Manager with experience in general surgical/ gynaecology or orthopaedics nursing?
Are you looking for a new challenge? Specialist Clinics at Blackburn Public Surgical Centre is a busy department of the hospital meeting the needs of patients from the community by providing a range of specialist services including new appointments, review appointments for ongoing care or post admission (from Emergency Department or wards) . This unique opportunity will provide you with the capacity to develop your leadership skills in specialist clinics, along with being part of a friendly and supportive team environment.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Division 1 Nurse / Midwife Registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA).
- Experience and understanding of Specialist Clinics and or/ surgical nursing (desirable)
- Demonstrated leadership and management ability
- Demonstrated involvement in maintenance and improvement of clinical standards
- High level of interpersonal communication and organisational skills.
- Computer literacy with proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Demonstrated understanding of conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), patient administration system (IPM), and Clinical Patient Folder (CPF) (desirable)
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!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are 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 (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
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.
Contact Person: Stephanie Pozzebon
Contact Number: (03) 9139 8774
Contact Email: stephanie.pozzebon@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: Friday 18th April 2025
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)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day