Nurse Manager - Canopy
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
A great opportunity exists for an experienced paediatric nurse leader to join Monash Children's Hospital as Nurse Manager of 4A Canopy, a dynamic inpatient ward specialising in general paediatric medicine, cardiology, and respiratory care. Based at the Clayton campus, this full-time leadership role is responsible for the operational, clinical, and strategic direction of the ward, leading a dedicated nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to children and their families.
About Us
Ward 4A Canopy is a dedicated 16‑bed inpatient unit providing high-quality, family-centred care for children requiring medical, cardiac, and respiratory support. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the ward supports both unplanned admissions through the Emergency Department and planned admissions from outpatient services where clinically appropriate, ensuring timely access to care and efficient use of inpatient capacity.
Our experienced nursing team delivers specialised paediatric care, working closely with medical and allied health professionals to support each child’s individual needs. Clear admission processes and well-established escalation pathways enable smooth coordination with the Emergency Department and other inpatient units, promoting safe, efficient patient flow.
At Ward 4A Canopy, we are committed to providing compassionate, coordinated care in a supportive environment for children and their families.
About You
You are a confident and approachable nurse leader with recent paediatric experience and a genuine passion for delivering excellent care to children across a diverse acute medical caseload. You bring proven leadership capability, a collaborative style, and a commitment to building strong, accountable teams that thrive under pressure. You are motivated by continuous improvement and understand the importance of efficient patient flow, skill development, and a positive unit culture.
- Proven nursing leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a multidisciplinary ward team, maintain skill mix, and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Recent paediatric experience in an acute inpatient setting, with a sound understanding of general paediatric medicine, and ideally exposure to cardiac and/or respiratory presentations
- Postgraduate qualification in paediatric nursing (or working towards), demonstrating a commitment to advancing clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
- Strong operational and patient flow management skills, with experience in bed utilisation, capacity planning, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
Why you will love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:
- Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring
- Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs
- Salary packaging
- Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Lauren Haddad on Lauren.Haddad@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 14th June, 11.59pm