Clinical NUM First Floor (RPN4 NUM) - Adult IPU

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.

• Permanent Full time (80 hours per fortnight)
• RPN Grade 4, Unit Manager (NP78) 
• Great staff benefits!
• Located at The Alfred

The Department

The newly developed AMAH Hospital and Emergency Department combines Adult Inpatient and Consultation-Liaison and Emergency Psychiatry Services. The Hospital and Emergency Services Department will embed trauma-informed approaches throughout the continuum of care starting at the point of entry and extending through assessment and treatment to transition out of specialist care, either in the community or the hospital setting.    

The Role

Reporting to the Operational Nurse Unit Manager (First Floor), Hospital and Emergency, the Clinical Nurse Manager (First Floor) will be responsible for quality and risk. A core element of the role/s will be the requirement to facilitate clinical review of patients, timely and responsive complaints liaison and incident review management (RISKMAN). These positions will ensure completion of audits and service implementation of Safewards and other quality related projects in partnership with CNC roles.   

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential

• AHPRA registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse with tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing – post-graduate diploma equivalent as a minimum.   
• Minimum of 7 years’ post graduate experience  
• A Victorian Driver’s licence is essential  

Desirable  

• Higher degree in a relevant field or working towards highly regarded   
• Previous leadership role highly regarded    

Staff benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car and 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

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Megan Layne, Operations Manager First Floor on [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 31st July 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