Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Palliative Care Unit

• Nurse leadership opportunity in Palliative Care
• Provider of exceptional patient and family care
• Permanent on-going role

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.

Outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Palliative Care registered nurse who is passionate and committed to providing exceptional patient and family care and looking to take that next step in their nursing leadership career.  The role of Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Palliative Care Unit, located at Wantirna Health, will provide clinical leadership to the nursing team whilst driving a culture of professional development at all levels.  Working in conjunction with the Nurse Unit Manager, the ANUM will help develop and progress improvement plans that are aligned with Eastern Health’s Strategic Plan.

The Supportive and Palliative Care Unit comprises 32 specialist palliative care beds offering symptom assessment and management, palliative respite and end of life care.  It is a purpose designed facility to maximise patient comfort and care, with a committed multidisciplinary team.  The patient cohort includes those with malignant and non-malignant illness with a strong focus on patient and family centred care, from a holistic perspective.

This is a great opportunity to play an integral role in driving change and initiatives on the ward as part of the leadership group working with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care to our consumers. 

To be successful in this role you should possess:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Excellent knowledge of best practice in palliative care nursing
• Previous experience in a supervisory or CNS position
• Post Graduate qualifications in in palliative care (desirable)
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• A desire to work within a team model of care
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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

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