Associate 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)
• ANUM Year 1-2 (YW11-YW12)
• 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 inhouse 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 Associate Nurse Manager / Associate Nurse Unit Manager is a member of the nursing leadership team on the ward/ unit who assists the Nurse Manager / Nurse Unit Manager to operationalise the core values of the organisation and plays a pivotal role in meeting broader organisational imperatives. 
This role supports excellence in clinical practice and promotes the development of nurses, ensuring the philosophy of nursing and standards of practice are consistently reflected in professional practice and patient care.  

Together with the Nurse Manager, the Associate Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for managing clinical risk and implementing systems and processes to improve patient outcomes. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager facilitates timely patient access and flow across the continuum of care. 

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Recent Haematology/Medical Oncology clinical nursing/background in a relevant health service
• Relevant post-graduate diploma or working toward same
• Recent acute clinical nursing background in a 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