Associate Nurse Manager

- Permanent part-time | Experience work-life balance
- Wantirna Palliative Care Unit | Car parking onsite
- Rare opportunity to join our high performing palliative care team

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

About the role

We are looking for an Palliative Care Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) to lead our clinical team and support the Nurse Manager. Our 24 bed inpatient Supportive and Palliative Care Unit provides a safe and supported environment for end of life care, including symptom assessment and management, and bereavement support. The AMM together with the Nurse Manager, form the senior nursing leadership team responsible for the delivery of high quality patient centred care, and is integral in supporting the clinical and non clinical teams, growing future leaders and ensuring efficient and safe operational running of the ward.

What you'll bring

- Current Nursing registration with AHPRA
- Post graduate qualification in Palliative Care
- Previous experience in ANM roles or similar (desired)
- 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
- Awareness and understanding of National Health Standards, National Palliative Care Standards and Accreditation standard

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts.



We offer a range of benefits including:

- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, career development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check,



compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments

- 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Please click here for the position description link

Contact Person: Aliesha-Jane Fejgl

Contact Number: 9955 1356

Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 16th December 2026

We encourage early applications

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.

Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead

📌 Associate Nurse Manager (Wantirna)
🏢 Eastern Health
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