Title:  Team Leader Nursing - HARP & Chronic Rehab

Team Leader

• Permanent Full-Time Position | 40 hours a week | 5 weeks annual leave + Monthly RDO | Nursing - HARP and Chronic Rehab Program 

• Clinical Nurse Consultant | Work across Eastern Health Sites 

• Leadership for a multidisciplinary team

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 

This is a very exciting opportunity for a senior registered nurse to join and lead a very dynamic multidisciplinary team in a high performing program. A great challenge for career progression and advancing your nursing leadership skills in a community program which is collaborative and provides a supportive work environment. 

The Team Leader will be a senior nurse with a relevant clinical background demonstrating excellent leadership skills. In collaboration with the Manager of the Integrated Services Department, the Team Leader provides operational oversight and support for the service. This role involves leading and developing individuals and interdisciplinary teams within the Hospital Admission Risk Program and Chronic Rehabilitation services at Eastern Health.  

The Team Leader is to have currency of professional knowledge, skills and external influences. The Team Leader will provide effective coordination and efficient management of the Integrated Services Program in line with the relevant Program and Eastern Health Strategic directions. 

The Team Leader will work to guide the professional performance of the interdisciplinary teams and ensure key performance indicators and targets are achieved. The Team Leader will promote a workplace culture in line with the values of Eastern Heath. 

About you

 
To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• AHPRA registration  

• Bachelor of Nursing or other recognized equivalent formal qualification leading to condition free registration in Australia  

• Post Graduate Degree (or equivalent qualifications) in the relevant clinical specialist including but not limited to Intensive/Critical Care, Emergency Cardiac, Cardiothoracic, Respiratory, Diabetes Educator, Mental Health, Chronic Disease Management   

• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience, including supervision of staff, human resource management, recruitment and leadership of interdisciplinary teams.  

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence  

• Possess specialist current clinical knowledge and skills and apply this to lead and develop individuals and teams in clinical practice.  

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in one or both relevant areas of expertise with a consulting role to internal and external key stakeholders  

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in relevant areas through knowledge of research, new developments and evidence-based practice in discipline specific and interdisciplinary areas of practice.  

• Understanding of Eastern Health policies and legislative requirements which impact on wider clinical issues and practices   

• Demonstrated knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Service standards to ensure appropriate actions are effectively implemented to address areas of under-performance.  

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 

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.

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: Nicholas Hemsley-La Greca

Contact Number: 0466 621 539

Contact Email: nicholas.hemsley-lagreca@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 16th November 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]

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