JOB TITLE: Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 7.2, Box Hill Hospital

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, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and statewide specialist services  to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

We are a dynamic department within an organisation strongly aligned with our values of respect, humility, agility, kindness, excellence and the patient first experience. We are a well-established, 32 bed ward, that provides pre and post-operative care for Colorectal, Upper GI, General Surgical and Gastroenterology patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is ready to step up to the next level of management and leadership as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. The successful applicant will join the 7.2 team in a Temporary Part time (64 hours /fortnight) position. Current surgical experience is a must. We offer roster flexibility,

structured and supportive orientation and great learning opportunities.

We offer a positive, upbeat work environment which is team based. All personnel work together for the good of the patient and we hope you’ll want to join our team. 7.2 pride itself on the strong level of support provided by the Nurse Unit Manager, Leadership team and Clinical Education team.

About you 

To be successful in this role you should possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Current surgical nursing experience
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and leadership skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Ability to work a full rotating roster
• High level of computer literacy

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

The benefits of working for Eastern Health include:

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you have the ability and drive to make a difference take hold of this opportunity and apply today!

For full details refer to the attached Position Description and direct all enquiries to the contact person listed.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police records check.

You must have the right to permanently live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Please submit all applications online.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First: Agility: Humility: Respect: Kindness: Excellence