Associate Nurse / Midwife Manager - Plastic Surgery

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join our team as an Associate Nurse Manager on a part-time (.6 EFT) ongoing to work at North Ward (Plastic Surgery) in Dandenong Hospital. 

As an Associate Nurse Manager in North Ward,

• You will provide a strong sense of leadership through the day-to-day operations, clinical outcomes and management of unit/department employees.
• You will work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary team to demonstrate commitment to person-centred care
• You will be responsible for undertaking clinical training to deliver a high standard of care and engage in quality improvement associated with the National Safety and Quality Standards.

About Us:

North Ward is a 20-bed surgical unit that specialises in plastics, reconstructions, ENT, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and gynaecology. As a small unit, our team prides itself on being able to provide our patients with outstanding pre and post-operative care.

We are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, on the job training and career progression to enable you to further develop your Clinical and Leadership skills.
 

About You: 

You may have demonstrated Associate Nurse Manager experience, or you have been developing your management and leadership skills working in charge, and are ready for the next step in your career.  In either case, you can demonstrate compassion not only for patients and their families, but for the people you lead.  

You are adaptable to a changing environment, you are a clear and positive communicator, quickly establishing rapport with the people you work with. 

You are passionate about delivering patient-centred care allowing you to engage with our patients and their families. Alongside your caring and engaging manner, you have a positive work attitude and a strong people-person focus allowing you to engage with our patients and their families.
 

What You Need:

A willingness to learn & grow your leadership capabilities through a commitment to a portfolio

In Return

• Excellent career opportunity to utilise your clinical expertise
• Be part of a highly skilled nursing team, dedicated to patient care
• A supportive learning environment.
• Mentorship and career guidance
• Educational support
   

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, Kaitlin Lamb on 0409393601

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 after the closing date. 

Applications close: 31st December 2024.