Clinical Nurse Manager

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed Term Appointment - Ending March 2027
• Full Time (1.0 EFT)
• NURSE UNIT MANAGER LEVEL 1 (NM10)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

7 West is a 36 bed ward providing 24/7 care to patients admitted under the Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology and Palliative Care medical units. We pride ourselves on operating only within a team nursing model of care. The 7 West CNM position offers an opportunity to build partnerships with various clinicians across the Infectious Diseases, Medical Specialties and Cancer programs and is comprised of 6 non-direct and 4 direct (clinical) shifts per fortnight.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in supporting & developing staff to deliver excellence in clinical practice, managing clinical risk and implementing systems and processes to improve patient progression of person centred care. The Clinical Nurse Manager will have a clinical focus and be a recognized resource for all staff to assist in achieving best practice to provide positive patient outcomes. The Clinical Nurse Manager will have the capacity to lead change and influence a working culture to achieve a higher standard of person centred care. Working with the Nurse Manager, the Clinical Nurse Manager will operationalize the core values of Nursing at Alfred Health by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff. The Clinical Nurse Manager is a leader who actively contributes to meeting key organizational imperatives and changing demands in managing patient demands and the achievement of key performance indicators.

About you

• Current Registered Nurse Division 1 Registration with AHPRA\
• Extensive relevant clinical experience in acute care nursing and in a clinical leadership role
• Postgraduate qualifications in management or working towards an equivalent qualification
• Current and satisfactory Police Check
• Current and satisfactory Working With Children Check

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Cassie Betteson, Nurse Manager on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 4th March 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.