Associate Nurse Manager- Surgical -Acute Assessment Unit- Dandenong Hospital

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 in an ongoing position to work at the Acute Assessment Unit at Dandenong Hospital.

This is an ongoing part-time opportunity available working 64 hours a fortnight.  

We are seeking a clinical leader wishing to develop into an Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) role, focused on the clinical development of staff, improving the patient experience and being open to innovative and collaborative ideas.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the ANM will develop themselves as a leader; being responsible for the clinical and operational outcomes of patients and staff alike. The ANM will proactively contribute to our vision of “exceptional care, outstanding outcomes”.

With proven communication and employee management skills, the ANM will be responsible for rostering, and maintaining a safe skill mix according to the Safe Patient Act and is expected to be a proactive leader in quality and safety; taking on a portfolio to improve our service and action any gaps in accordance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS).

You will engage in activities to service career progression; taking on professional development opportunities and theoretical studies.

You will also be responsible for ensuring staff and undergraduates are working within their Scope of Practice; developing those who will be responsible for the management of high acuity care.

Ensure timely discharge planning and facilitate the consumer’s safe and effective transition from hospital to home by way of referral to appropriate health resources and services.

About Us:

AAU is undertaking re-development of their General Surgical Unit with medical outliers. AAU will service 16 beds, admitting patients with, but not limited to general plastic, orthopaedic, colorectal and general surgeries. These patients are projected to have a 24-72hrs stay following assessment and treatment. Further admitted days will result in intra-ward transfers for ongoing care.

About You:

You might currently be developing your management and leadership skills, and are looking for an opportunity to step up to ANM, or you might be an accomplished ANM looking for a new unit.  This role will see you liaising with a wide set of stakeholders, both internally and with our external referral partners, so the ability to build strong relationships will see you is central to your success

• Leads by example and thrives working in a dynamic, fast paced environment where you are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence-based practice to all patients
• You communicate clearly and effectively and are able to build rapport and engage with others at all levels to deliver outcomes in a timely manner 
• You are an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles and consistently demonstrate our iCare values.
• You also thrive on continuous improvement and are ideally working towards a Post Graduate Certificate, Diploma or Master of Clinical Management.
• Proven clinical experience in an acute hospital unit
• Demonstrated clinical leadership in a hospital setting
• A willingness to learn & grow your leadership capabilities through a commitment to a portfolio

In Return

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly established team in our Acute Assessment Unit. You will play a part in building the team and ensuring its success through providing outstanding care and timely discharge for our patients. You will be surrounded by a supportive leadership team that promotes growth and development within the role, allowing you to further your career with Monash Health.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nicola Spry on 0395541***

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

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 Mercury System (e-recruit).

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.