Clinical Nurse Manager

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 MAT Leave Cover, Full Time - 80 Hours + ADO
• NURSE UNIT MANAGER LEVEL 1 (NM10) - $121K
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave, Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

About the role

Ward 3 East is a 28-bed acute cardiac ward which forms part of the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Service. 3 East specialises in the management of patients with a variety of presentations including Acute Coronary Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Inotropes and patients post Cardiothoracic Surgery. 3 East is a fast-paced unit that works in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary way to facilitate timely delivery of quality care to both our elective and emergency patient cohorts.

The Clinical Nurse Manager will have a strong clinical focus on cardiac nursing and be a recognised 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 organisational imperatives and changing demands in managing patient demands and the achievement of key performance indicators.

Skills & Experience

• Current Registered Nurse Division 1 registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria
• Degree in healthcare or business management or working toward same
• Recent extensive acute cardiac clinical nursing background in a relevant health service
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills including:
  • Ability to lead and manage change
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to motivate individuals and groups to achieve shared goals
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people to problem solve in a solution focused manner
  • Ability to work effectively and provide support to nursing staff, senior medical staff, a range of other health professionals and support service staff
• Demonstrated application of Alfred Health Nursing Values into daily practice
• An understanding and willingness to embrace information technology

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• 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 Contact either Emily Gowland 0491983879 or Madi Smith 0421828121.

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 16th June 2024

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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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