Associate Nurse Manager - Dandenong Children's Ward
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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Opportunity for an experienced ANM to join on a part-time, fixed basis (4 month) working out of Dandenong Hospital – Paediatrics.
About the role
Dandenong Children’s Ward is seeking a passionate and dedicated Paediatric Associate Nurse Manager to join our team. In this role, you will support the Nurse Manager and leadership team in delivering high-quality, family-centred care. We are committed to continuous quality improvement, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and a positive experience for families. Our goal is to provide outstanding care that supports timely and safe discharges.
About Us
Dandenong Children’s Ward is an 8-bedded unit that supports the care of patients from birth to 18 years of age, offering a diverse mix of medical and surgical services. We work in an area that has a mixed socioeconomic and culturally diverse population and we are exposed to a broad range of clinical presentations. Our experienced Nursing staff thrive on the challenges and pace of the unit and as part of this team at Dandenong Children’s you will be presented with a number of possibilities to progress your career.
About you
You are an enthusiastic Paediatric Nurse who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is willing to commit to team work and ongoing professional development that align with the Monash Children’s values and vision.
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Passionate about paediatric nursing and supporting patients and their families throughout an admission to the unit
- Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
- Excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence
- An advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles
In addition:
- Experience in Paediatrics and leading a team is crucial
- The ability to work across 24/7 rotating roster
- You are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Authority (AHRPA)
In Return
- 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
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Taylah Dillon, Nurse Manager at Taylah.Dillon@MonashHealth.org.
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.
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 16th August, 2026