Associate Nurse Manager - Paediatric Surgery
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
Join our team as an Associate Nurse Manager in a part time, fixed term 11 month position until April 2027 working out of Monash Children’s Hospital Ward 3A Forest – Paediatric Surgery at Clayton.
This is a clinical leadership role representing an integral link between the nursing and the broader leadership team. You will be approachable, articulate, and a mentor who leads by example. You’ll thrive supporting nurses whilst working closely with the Nurse Manager to help drive the operational requirements and key performance indicators (KPI’s) of the department to deliver outstanding patient centred care.
About Us
Forest is a 32-bed tertiary Paediatric Surgical Unit providing specialised care to children and young people aged 0–19 years. Our unit manages a diverse range of surgical specialties including ENT, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, renal and procedural medicine, general paediatric surgery, plastics, vascular anomalies, and complex surgical pathways. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, family-centred care within a dynamic, child-friendly environment where children, young people, and their families feel supported, safe, and valued throughout their healthcare journey.
About You
You are a passionate and motivated Paediatric Nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, committed to teamwork, professional growth, and delivering exceptional family-centred care. You thrive in a fast-paced tertiary paediatric environment and demonstrate behaviours that align with our values, vision, and commitment to excellence.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- The ability to lead by example and positively contribute to team culture
- Strong leadership skills with experience supporting, coaching, and mentoring junior nurses, students, and peers
- A genuine passion for paediatric nursing and supporting children, young people, and their families throughout their healthcare journey
- Compassion, enthusiasm, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Initiative and accountability in leading ward-based portfolios, quality improvement initiatives, and National Standards activities
- A commitment to Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles and delivering safe, high-quality care
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience as an Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) or demonstrated experience leading shifts in an acute care environment
- Recent paediatric nursing experience within an acute healthcare setting
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Willingness to undertake portfolio responsibilities that contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, and National Standards compliance
- A current Working with Children Check
In Return
At Forest, you will become part of a supportive, high-performing leadership team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We are committed to fostering talent and creating opportunities for career progression.
You will have access to:
- A dynamic and supportive team environment that values leadership and teamwork
- Diverse learning and professional development opportunities
- Monash Health’s extensive in-house education and learning platforms
- Opportunities to further develop leadership, operational, and project management skills
- A workplace culture that encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
- The opportunity to work within a highly specialised tertiary paediatric surgical service delivering exceptional patient and family-centred care
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Rebecca Ralphs on Rebecca.Ralphs@MonashHealth.org.
Position Description can 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: Sunday 28th June, 11.59pm