Manager Ward 5 East

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.

• Fixed Term Full Time (1.0 EFT) MAT Leave Cover Ending July 2025
• Salary Package: $132,371.20 + Superannuation
• Located at The Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

Ward 5 East consists of 32 beds, servicing four respiratory units: Adult and Paediatric Lung Transplant, General Respiratory and Sleep Studies; Cystic Fibrosis; and Allergy and Immunology Medicine. 5 East delivers care through a multidisciplinary team approach.

About the role

Every Alfred Health nurse must practice in accordance with the Alfred Health Nursing Professional Practice Framework.

The Professional Practice Framework defines the elements of nursing practice that improve the care and experience of our patients and aligns with the Patient’s Come First Strategy.

It is comprised of five domains that are crucial to maintain standards, lead change and add value to healthcare. These domains are Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Workforce, Research and Informatics.

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

About you

• 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

Benefits

• 5 weeks of annual leave + 13 additional days off (ADO's) per year
• Salary Packaging and novated leasing are available via Maxxia to maximise take-home salary
• Access to health and well-being incentives such as the Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Onsite staff gym - a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite childcare services are available (subject to availability)

If you are interested in this position or would like any further details please contact Emily Gowland, Operations Manager - Cardiac Services at [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 4th April 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