Nurse Unit Manager - Haematology Clinical Trials

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• 12 month fixed term appointment
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 (NM10)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Haematology at the Alfred has the largest number of Haematologists of a service in Australia. The Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service, and the Haemostasis / Thrombosis Unit and the Haemophilia Centre, support haematology patients from the greater Melbourne area, and adult haemophilia patients from all of Victoria. These are just some of the factors attracting a very large portfolio of treatment trials to our unit. The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) oversees a large number of trials from Phase 1, first-in-humans to Phase 3 randomised, controlled trials. These trials are testing treatments ranging from newly developed drugs straight from the biotech companies to established drugs being used in new regimens. We have gene therapy studies, Car Tcell and BiTE studies in our exciting list of studies.  Our research ranges from large pharmaceutical companies, bio-tech companies, and universities, to in-house investigator-initiated.

The Role

We’re thrilled to share an exciting job opportunity! A unique role presenting a chance to be part of something truly cutting edge and leading in its field.

The Nurse Manager is a professional and clinical leader in Nursing Services and plays a pivotal role in meeting broader organisational imperatives. The Nurse Manager operationalises the core values of Nursing at Alfred Health by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff. She/He is accountable for developing staff to deliver excellence in clinical practice and is responsible for managing clinical risk and implementing systems and processes to improve patient outcomes.  
The Nurse Manager facilitates effective patient access to clinical services managing both financial and human resources to meet these needs. 

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Degree in healthcare / business management or working towards same
• Recent extensive clinical nursing experience in relevant health service
• Current and satisfactory Police Check
• Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Christine Brooks, Senior Research Manager - Haem Trials - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 26th May 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au