Nurse Manager Day Procedure Unit - Casey
Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806
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About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Manager to join our dedicated team at Casey Day Procedure Unit.
- This is an ongoing Full-Time basis position.
As the Nurse Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to the Day Surgery Unit, ensuring seamless coordination between DSU, Operating Theatres, Endoscopy, and Planned Surgery services.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team and be accountable for:
- Patient flow and access
- Overseeing same-day admissions, recovery, and discharge processes
- Minimising delays, cancellations, and length of stay
- Operational performance
- Aligning DSU capacity with theatre and procedural lists
- Supporting achievement of theatre KPIs (start times, utilisation, turnaround)
- Clinical excellence and safety
- Ensuring compliance with NSQHS standards
- Leading risk management, incident review, and quality improvement
- Ensuring compliance with NSQHS standards
- Workforce leadership
- Building a high-performing, engaged team
- Managing rostering, skill mix, and workforce capability
- Financial stewardship
- Managing budgets and identifying efficiency opportunities
About Us:
Casey Day Procedure Unit is a dynamic and patient-focused team dedicated to providing safe and high-quality care for our day surgery patients. We work across a range of specialties, including general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, plastics, and endoscopy, and pride ourselves on delivering a smooth and positive experience for every patient who comes through our doors.
Our unit thrives on teamwork, respect, and open communication. We’re passionate about creating an environment where staff feel empowered, valued, and supported to grow in their professional journey.
About You:
You are a confident and visible clinical leader with a strong track record in perioperative or procedural environments.
To be successful for this role you will need to demonstrate:
- Significant experience in day surgery, perioperative, endoscopy or procedural services
- Proven leadership experience at ANUM / NUM / Nurse Manager level
- Strong understanding of:
- Patient flow and access within surgical services
- Theatre and procedural coordination
- Workforce planning and industrial agreements
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Lead and influence multidisciplinary teams
- Drive quality improvement and service redesign
- Manage competing priorities in a complex environment
What You Need:
- Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse) , (NMBA)
- Relevant leadership and management experience
- Postgraduate qualifications in leadership/management (desirable)
- Commitment to Monash Health values: Care, reimagined. Full Hearted | Open minded | All in
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression including:
Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Operations Manager, Diane Mananquil on 0474 240 663 or email Diane.Mananquil@monashhealth.org
Position Description can be found here
Position Description Attachment can also be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 15 April 2026