• NW1 - Full Time Ongoing, 76 hours per fortnight
• NW1 – Part Time fixed term unit April 2024, 64 hours per fortnight

About us

Working in healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

Part of Monash Health, the Kingston Centre plays a vital role in the community providing aged care, aged mental health services and highly regarded rehabilitation programs for adults of all ages.

Our Journey – Subacute Movement Disorder Rehabilitation/ GEM

We pride ourselves on the delivery of high-quality care through a multidisciplinary approach and strive for positive outcomes and experiences for our patients and staff. This is a fast-paced work environment that provides opportunities and challenges for staff to ensure work satisfaction and enjoyment. North West 1 (NW1) is a 32 Bed Subacute Rehabilitation Ward specialising in Movement disorders and Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) care. Our patients are from the acute Hospitals or community for Rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. Our subspecialty is the care and management of our clients living with Parkinson’s disease. We are the leading ward in Victoria to manage and titrate Parkinson medications through oral to PEJ routes of Duodopa.

We work within a nursing team model of care - and in practicing within this model, we provide our patients and their families, a consistency in their care provision and clear communication across their journey. Our large and specialised Interdisciplinary team supports our patients in Rehabilitation arranging appropriate discharge locations when they are unable to return home.

Our ANM team is part of our senior leadership group who are pivotal in supporting the team and our patients in excellence in care and supports the unit manager in the delivery of safe & quality care.

We currently have 2 Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) positions available:

• NW1 – Full Time Ongoing, 76 hours per fortnight
• NW1 – Part Time fixed term unit April 2024, 64 hours per fortnight

A day in the life

In these leadership roles, you will work closely with the Nurse Manager's to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the ward. No two days will be the same as you work within an established, friendly and supportive team environment, working closely together to care for patients along with providing opportunities for staff development and growth in areas that staff are passionate about.

What you bring

• With broad experience as a Registered Nurse, you understand the importance of patient centred care.
• You have a genuine interest in working and interacting with our diverse patient group, supporting them with daily functions.  At times, this patient cohort can demonstrate challenging behaviours.
• Your strong clinical skills will be regularly demonstrated as you undertake complex discharge planning, complex wounds and address continence and catheter issues to see that all patients are treated with dignity and respect whilst in our care.
• You bring genuine passion and interest to this unique environment.
• With excellent communication and negotiation skills, you have the resilience to manage your responsibilities across a variable unit as part of a devoted team.
• While you have had some exposure to Subacute Services, experience in a dedicated GEM/Rehabilitation unit is not mandatory.
• At the heart of your practice is the patient and providing patient centred care always.
• You have a 'Lead by example' attitude, are proactive and have exceptional time management and critical analysis skills.

You will also demonstrate:

• Experience working as an Associate Nurse Manager or in charge, essential
• Inspire individuals and groups to achieve personal, organisational and service professional goals
• Promote a unit culture of optimism, innovation, encouragement, learning and creativity
• Demonstrate a commitment to organisational driven change
• Participate in developing others including orientation, preceptorship, mentoring and succession planning
• Clearly communicate clinical and behavioural expectations to staff
• Work collaboratively to support the Nurse Manager to provide effective, visible leadership and supervision across the team.

In Return

• We will provide a dynamic environment that is dedicated to safe best practice and passionate patient advocacy. You will be challenged, with opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in this field of nursing.
• Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ours is also a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming multidisciplinary team where the only limit in your career is you.
• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your clinical skills and knowledge base
• Avenues to further develop your leadership and project management skills
• Mentorship and career guidance
• Support to attend relevant forums and conferences
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

Monash Health is a great place to work!

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ours is also a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming multidisciplinary team where the only limit in your career is you. There are childcare facilities that are affiliated with Monash Health. Work across a rotating roster to ensure a great, work-life balance. There are also employment benefits such as:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free flu vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• + more

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 22,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and ICare values.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nicole Crisfield on 0436 618 601.

We’re only able to accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System.