Title:  Associate Nurse Manager

Associate Nurse Manager/Registered Nurse

• Cherry Blossom Grove | Murrenda Residential Aged Home
• 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 EFT) | Rotating Roster | Fixed-Term
• Until March 2026 to cover a leave period | Enjoy flexibility while you work

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 Cherry Blossom Grove Residential Aged Care Home

• Capacity for up to 30 individuals
• Cherry Blossom Grove provides many exciting opportunities and experiences for future professional development.
• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team that takes pride in providing high quality care.
• The home is supported by Clinical Nurse Educators, Allied Health, General Practitioners, Psychiatrists and Geriatrician.

The team at Cherry Blossom Grove is highly experienced and prides itself on providing resident centred care to individuals with challenging behaviours. The philosophy of the home hinges on our ability to provide bespoke quality of life initiatives that engage the individuals whilst providing safe care. Passion in providing care for the older individual is a key feature that brings positivity to this home.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Strong commitment to high quality resident care
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• NDIS worker screening clearance or willing to get.
• Current Registered Nrse registration with APHRA

Applicants should be organised, have good communication skills across a diverse range of cultures and abilities, have a commitment to enhancing the lives of older people, and be excited for opportunities to develop.

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). 

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 for the Position Description Link 

Contact Person: Avarna Varghese (Nurse Manager: Cherry Blossom Grove)

Contact Number: 03 9139 8109

Contact Email: avarna.varghese@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 19.07.2025

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) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Our Values in Action:

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