Associate Nurse Manager - Aged Persons Mental Health - Dandenong
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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Monash Health is excited to announce a position for an enthusiastic and bright applicant for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager position on a part-time (0.8) basis at Unit 3 at Dandenong Hospital
- This position offers you the opportunity to lead and support the Nurses and Multidisciplinary team that make up the dynamic team at Unit 3 with the guidance from the Nurse Manager
- Your role will allow you to be an integral part of the Multidisciplinary team that care for our patients’ aged 65 and over, as they go through their holistic journey of recovery and be active in ongoing assessment and discharge planning
- We also offer enviable Professional and Leadership development opportunities
- You will have the opportunity to not only add to your own Nursing Portfolio but have ample opportunities’ to lead the future Mental Health nurses as they grow and develop on the ward; this includes Nursing Gradates, Students and RUSON's
About The Role
In this Clinical Leadership positions, the ANUM will work closely with the Nurse Manager to ensure the provision of safe and effective care as well as assist with the efficient management of the Aged Acute Ward. The ANUM will also play an integral role in supporting staff and managing patient flow in order to optimise timeliness of care, holistic care, and efficient discharge planning along with the support of the Aged Persons Mental Health Team that work in collaboration to ensure community follow up.
About You
You have been developing your management and leadership skills or you are an accomplished Associate Nurse Manager; either way, you are ready to take this next step in your Career. You lead by example, thrive working in a dynamic, fast paced environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence based nursing care to all patients. You are an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles.
You Are Also
- Committed to a leadership & mentoring role
- Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
- Committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy
- Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
- Excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence
What You Need
- Required a undergraduate nursing degree which led to sole registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or holds a Bachelor of Mental Health Nursing
OR
- Required a Bachelor of Nursing and has completed a Post Graduate Diploma or Masters in Mental Health Nursing
- Current AHPRA registration
- Australian working rights
For a full list of requirements, please look at the position description below
What We Offer
- 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
- Mentorship & career guidance
- Support to attend relevant forums & conferences
- A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies
In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to onsite staff car parking and gym, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Chinchu Francis on 0436024432.
Position Description can be found here
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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
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 16 June 2025