Title:  Associate Nurse Manager

Perioperative Associate Nurse Manager – Orthopaedics

• Permanent full-time | Competitive leave and benefits with career growth support

• Box Hill Operating Suite | Local car parking + walkable to Box Hill Central for cafes and shops

• Great leadership opportunity 

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

Box Hill Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse with Perioperative experience to join the Operating Theatre as Associate Nurse Manager - Orthopaedics. 

Our  Operating Suite is home to an excellent team of highly skilled, dynamic, supportive and friendly staff. Comprised of 11 Operating and Anaesthetic rooms, we are busy unit that services a broad range of patients within the Eastern community. We provide a 24-hour 7 day a week service. Box Hill hospital is located close to public transport including trams, trains and buses.  

Current surgical specialties include:

General, Colorectal, Upper GI, Bariatrics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Urology, Vascular, Thoracics, Renal, ENT, Plastics, Breast & Endocrine .

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA    

• A minimum of three years experience in Perioperative environment 

• Post Graduate qualifications in Perioperative nursing would be an advantage   

• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience  

• A strong commitment to high quality care   

• Excellent communication and organisational skills   

• Ability to make decisions under pressure 

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways. 
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us? 

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role. 

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments

• 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.