Title:  Associate Nurse Manager

Associate Nurse Manager

• Permanent Part Time or Perm Full Time
• 1 East Maroondah Hospital | Car parking and café on site
• Experience career progression at a values-based organisation 

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

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) to join the team on 1 East at Maroondah Hospital.

1 East is a 31-bed acute medicine and stroke ward providing comprehensive care for patients with complex medical conditions, including those requiring cardiac telemetry monitoring. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and person-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As an ANM, you will play a vital leadership role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and the wider team. You will help ensure safe, effective patient flow, promote clinical excellence, and foster a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to nursing staff.
• Support safe, effective coordination of patient care and ward management.
• Assist with rostering, allocation of staff, and managing resources effectively.
• Promote professional development, education, and mentoring within the team.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and uphold best practice standards.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Extensive acute medical and/or stroke nursing experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to patient-centred care and staff wellbeing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Previous experience in a leadership or acting ANM role (desirable).
• Basic ECG interpretation and Cardiac Monitoring competency (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!

• 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 position description link

Contact Person: Melissa Quinto 

Contact Number: 9871 1760

Contact Email: melissa.quinto@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 26/10/2025

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