Title: Nurse Manager
Wantirna, VIC, AU, 3152
Nurse Manager
- Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position | Maternity Leave Cover
- Eastern Health Murrenda Residential Aged Care Home (Apple Tree Lane) | Work close to home
- Culture of learning and improvement | Partner in care at a leading health service
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
Eastern Health is a leading metropolitan public health service in Melbourne where nurses and midwives are supported to grow and develop within the profession. At Eastern Health, we provide opportunities for nurses and midwives, as valued health care professionals, to achieve the highest level of nursing and midwifery excellence.
The Nurse Manager (NM) is responsible for leading the clinical team ensuring effective coordination and efficient management of Residential Aged Care Home (Apple Tree Lane). This is a position of leadership and accountability that aligns with Eastern Health’s Clinical Governance and Operational management structure. The NM together with the Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) provide collaborative clinical and professional leadership assisting the delivery of innovative and creative initiatives. The NM role at Eastern Health is a vital diverse leadership role, integral in supporting nursing to create a safe and welcoming environment for staff, residents and visitors. The NM role is responsible for ensuring patient care is provided in accordance with Eastern Health Standards, Guidelines and best available evidence prioritising staff and resident safety. The NM is a strong advocate for development and maintenance of a sustainable, capable and effective workforce to support delivery of Eastern Health’s strategy.
You will be required to possess a combination of strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills, alongside critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to their team's well-being and professional development. You will be required to be organized, adaptable, and able to resolve conflicts effectively.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
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
Contact Person: Kathryn Macdonald
Contact Number: (03) 9139 8005
Contact Email: kathryn.macdonald@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 08.09.2025 (Advertising may end before the closing date)
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)
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