• Full Time Ongoing position
• Based at Cheltenham
• Play a key role in supporting and leading a dedicated clinical team
• Fantastic Team Environment
• Ongoing education and growth opportunities

Working in healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

Monash Health is currently seeking an experienced Nurse Manager within in our Neuro Rehabilitation Unit at Kingston Centre – North West 2. This is an outstanding career opportunity to make your mark and deliver exceptional leadership in a fast paced, challenging yet exciting work environment. Lead a skilled workforce to grow and continue to make amazing improvements to what is already, a great place to work.

Our Journey - NW2 and the Aged & Rehabilitation Division at the Kingston Centre

North West 2 is a 32 bed unit specialising in Neurosciences Rehabilitation. The Unit operates within an interdisciplinary model of care with an approach to care that is goal orientated and individualised to achieve the best outcome for patients. We strive to put patient at the centre of our care as well as supporting the teams need for growth, guidance and job satisfaction.

A Day in the Life

You’ll enjoy the variety and challenge that comes from leading an amazing and skilled staff and leadership team who all work as clinical mentors. Ours is a highly connected team with strong shared values and a commitment to excellence. The Nurse Manager position is integral to the delivery of an interdisciplinary model of care ensuring delivery of outstanding care and outcomes as well as financial accountability. The Unit manager supports the clinical roles of their Associate Manager Leadership team, ensuring that the daily functioning and management of the ward is achieved. You will do this while promoting an active partnership with patients, their carers and families to ensure safe and effective patient centred care.

This is a Full Time Ongoing opportunity working Monday to Friday.

What you bring

You are a born leader, with a positive attitude who loves to laugh and enjoys being at work with likeminded nurses. You share this passion for nursing through demonstrating your skill and knowledge whilst role modelling to the team.

This is why you chose to be a nurse after all!

You will have previous Nurse Manager experience, ideally within in a SubAcute/Rehabilitation or Neuroscience setting.You also will need to demonstrate:

• A commitment to safe practice, utilising a sound knowledge of relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.
• Skills in leading the planning, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of care at a consistently high standard.
• Work collaboratively with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to achieve goals and health outcomes
• Establish and maintain effective communication with health professionals, support staff and other stakeholders, both internal and external to Monash Health.
• Consistently role model Nursing and leadership excellence, demonstrating your commitment to patient and family centred care and best practice standards.
• The ability to lead and motivate a team to work effectively together in a clinical setting.
• Excellent organisational skills, time management, analytical and problem solving skills.

You are driven and look forward to an opportunity to experience leadership career with Monash Health, with the support of amazing mentors within our highly skilled broader leadership team.

In return

We will provide a fast paced, dynamic environment that is dedicated to safe best practice and passionate about Nursing and patient centred care and patient advocacy. You will be challenged, and you will grow your skills, knowledge and confidence while leading an amazing team.The Program offers:

• A large collaborative supportive multidisciplinary team
• services to a multicultural patient cohort which supports diversity and equity for all patients and families
• A extended leadership team that fosters high performing talent and career progression
• A welcoming team and positive culture
• Professional development and consistent upskilling opportunities

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Kathryn White, Director of Clinical Operations – Rehabilitation Stream and Director of Nursing on: 0419 985 381.

Monash Health is a great place to work!

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 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 Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers.  More than 22,000 people work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. 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

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit). Click the "Apply Now" button.