Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave + Monthly ADOUpton House | Box Hill | Amazing central locationSupportive, dynamic and diverse teamEastern HealthEastern 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 roleThe Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for leading the clinical team to ensure effective coordination and efficient management of the designated Unit/Department.
This is a position of clinical leadership and operational accountability that aligns with Eastern Health's Clinical Governance and operational management structures.
The role works in collaboration with the Lead Consultant in the overall leadership to the inpatient setting.
This role is responsible for ensuring patient care is provided in accordance with Eastern Health standards and guidelines, and that patient safety is maximised.
The NUM will ensure there is an effective workforce available to support Eastern Health's strategy, along with identifying and supervising issues of clinical risk ensuring high quality, safe, patient centered care.




The NUM provides guidance and development of the staff within the Unit/Department and holds responsibility to develop and manage the unit within the allocated budget(s) and organisational improvement plan objectives.
The NUM is professionally responsible and accountable to the Director of Nursing/Midwifery and Operations to ensure staff are cognisant of the need for them to practice within the required professional standards, guidelines, codes and behaviours that are mandated through NMBA or Eastern Health.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:Current registration with AHPRAHighly developed interpersonal and leadership experienceA solid commitment to high quality careThe ability to work as part of a diverse teamExcellent communication and organisational skillsHealthcare 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.Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year.




Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing programAccess to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leaveFriendly & supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance program accessible to you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes at all of our hospitalsGood 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 applicationOur Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Victoria