Associate Nurse Manager - Terrace Ward, Boollam Boollam Aged Care

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Welcome to Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre 

Nestled within the leafy grounds of the Kingston Centre in Heatherton, the Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre offers a state-of-the-art, purpose-built centre that is dedicated to comfort, dignity, and excellence in aged care. With 150 beds across four thoughtfully designed floors consisting of 15 bed houses, our modern infrastructure supports a warm, home-like environment—tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident. 

The home is supported by a diverse team of nursing professionals including Nursing Coordinators, Nurse Managers, Associate Nurse Managers, Registered Nurses, Graduate Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Healthcare Workers who all work collaboratively with our Nurse Managers and Facility Manager. 

Located on the 3rd floor of Boollam Boollam Aged Care, Terrace Ward is a 30-bed Ageing in Place unit featuring welcoming amenities, including a rooftop terrace where residents enjoy social gatherings and activities.

We currently have a Fixed Term oportunity (Long service leave replacement until 23rd August 2026) for an experienced Associate Nurse Manager at 70 hours per fortnight.  We operate on a Fixed Roster, the roster available for this vacancy is Night Duty as per below:

Week 1

Monday , Tuesday ,Wednesday 

Week 2

Monday, Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday

About the Role: 

As the Associate Nurse Manager, you will work closely with the Nurse Manager/Nursing Coordinator to provide visible, hands-on leadership across the nursing team. This includes supervising and mentoring Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Workers, ensuring clinical care is safe, effective, and in line with Aged Care Standards and organisational goals. 

In this role, you will be responsible for; 

• Supporting the Nurse Manager/Nursing Coordinator with team leadership and clinical oversight 
• Mentor, supervise, and support nursing and care staff in daily practice 
• Coordinate staff rosters, workload management, and delegation of duties 
• Facilitate team meetings, performance reviews, and continuous learning 
• Ensure adherence to OHS and Aged Care Standards, promoting a culture of safety and quality 
• Support staff development through orientation, preceptorship, and succession planning 
• Monitor and enhance care quality through audits, education, and clinical risk management 

What You’ll Bring: 

• Valid NDIS Clearance and completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (essential) 
• Valid police check clearance including a renewal every 3 years (essential) 
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, (essential) 
• Substantial clinical nursing experience, preferably in aged care (essential) 
• Completion of a 12-month supported graduate nurse program (essential)
• A commitment to safe, best-practice nursing and quality improvement 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative attitude 
• Passion for person-centred care and resident advocacy 
• Compassionate, empathetic, and team-oriented 

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership career while making a real impact in aged care. 

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including: 

• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership  
  opportunities to support your career growth  
• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options 
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence  
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program  
  (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance  
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways  
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging  

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our residents and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Praveenkumar Pezhatholil - NM, Terrace Ward on 0436 841 797

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. 

Applicants close on 8th May 2026