Associate Nurse Manager - Paediatric Specialist Consulting

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About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary full time 13-month maternity leave cover position (25th August 2025 to 4th October 2026) for an Associate Nurse Manager in Specialist Consulting Clinics at Monash Children's Hospital. 

You will oversee a vast variety of patients requiring medical and surgical care from all disciplines. These include but not limited to: Plastics, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cleft, ENT, Urology, General Medicine and Nitrous pathology Clinics. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team within a fun and encouraging environment. 

About Us

The Specialist Consulting Clinics at Monash Childrens Hospital are a very busy outpatient service caring for children with both medical and surgical needs. All disciplines have a structured timetable of when nursing care is required to assist the multidisciplinary team in these clinic appointments. 

The position will be across a Monday to Friday working week, predominantly 0800-1630hrs but does require some later shifts to meet the needs of the afternoon clinics.

You will report to the Nurse Manager of 3D Lagoon and be supported by a rotating nursing role from 3D Lagoon. 

About You

You are an experienced specialist/outpatient clinic nurse with leadership experience. You can work confidently in this autonomous role, leading and developing the nursing team. You are experienced in both medical and surgical nursing care, particularly complex wound care. You can demonstrate sound clinical judgement and are confident in your ability to work independently as required supporting the Multidisciplinary team. 

We are looking for a nurse who enjoys building a rapport with younger patients and their families, and who understand the importance of family centred care. Being such a busy role, your time management and prioritisation skills will need to be top notch, and you will need to be able to confidently escalate care concerns as required. 

You are also: 

• Excited by the opportunity to continually learn and have exposure to some really unique experiences 
• Experienced in Paediatric Surgical nursing, particularly complex wound care – essential
• Experienced Specialist Consulting/Outpatient nursing- essential
• Leadership experience- essential
• Passionate about providing the highest quality care to those in your care and have a passion for, and understanding of, family centred care
• Thrive in a busy environment that keeps you on your toes and constantly developing 
• Work collaboratively with the Specialist Consulting team to ensure a seamless consumer experience 

In Return

• Be part of a dynamic and fun team that supports each other as leaders and fosters high performing talent and career progression
• Engage in a wide variety of learning opportunities
• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
• Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills
• Grow within a workplace that encourages creativity, innovation and new ideas

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Janine Maloney on (03) 8572 3696.

Position Description can be found here & here.

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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: Monday 9th June, 11.59pm