Job Description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.

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Due to developing and growing our leaders, we are looking for 2 Nurse Unit Managers to join our Surgical Services team!

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Nurse Unit Manager

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2 opportunities available

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- 2 opportunities | Full time ongoing opportunities
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- Lead surgical nursing teams across two specialist inpatient wards
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- Grow your leadership career with strong ANUM, CNC and education support
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- Shape patient care and team culture in a leading tertiary hospital
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About The Role

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At the RMH, we love to grow and develop our leaders.

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Due to recent internal promotions, Surgical Services has 2 Nurse Unit Manager positions available, and we are seeking the next leaders for 3 South West (3SW) and 4 South (4S).

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3SW is a 20-bed colorectal and hepatobiliary & Upper GI surgical ward, while 4S is a 24-bed urology, vascular, breast and endocrine surgical ward.

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Both wards are supported by a strong CNC group, including stomal therapy across both wards and breast care nurses on 4S, excellent ANUMs and a shared clinical nurse education team.

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This is an opportunity for a compassionate and strategic nursing leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient outcomes, building high-performing teams and creating a workplace culture where people thrive. You are a nursing leader who thrives in a complex healthcare environment and is committed to developing people and improving care.

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As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide visible and accessible leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams, with a robust focus on patient-centred care, safety, quality and operational excellence.

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Key Accountabilities

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- Lead, coach and develop the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
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- Manage daily ward operations, including staffing, rostering and workload allocation.
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- Support patient flow and progression of care through effective bed management.
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- Drive quality improvement, patient safety and risk management initiatives.
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- Lead workforce performance, development, recruitment and staff engagement.
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- Manage the ward budget, resources and cost centre in line with organisational priorities.
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- Build strong partnerships with medical, allied health and key stakeholders.
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- Lead change and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, outcomes and patient experience.
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About You

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You are a capable and motivated nurse leader who brings:

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- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
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- Proven leadership experience, including a minimum of 3 years' ANUM experience in an acute ward; NUM experience is preferred
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- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing teams
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- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Experience supporting staff development, coaching and performance management
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- Strong clinical governance and patient safety knowledge
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- Financial and resource management capability
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- Ability to lead change, think strategically and solve complex problems
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Desirable

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- Postgraduate qualifications in nursing, leadership or management, or currently working towards one
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- Experience in quality improvement, research or innovation activities
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Benefits Of Working At RMH

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- Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
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- Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
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- Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
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- Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
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- World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
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- Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
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- Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

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The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

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RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

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As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Victoria)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Victoria