The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager – RMH 2SE Cardiology Day ward

• Part Time ongoing position available
• Enhance your leadership skills in a supportive team 

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated Senior Cardiac Nurse to join our team, located at The Royal Melbourne – City Campus.

The ward 2 South East consists of a pre-admission clinic for cardiology and cardio-thoracic patients as well as a cardiology day ward (12 beds) and a procedure room, where elective patients come for a variety of procedures including EPS/RFA, angiogram, PCI, PPM, ICD, generator replacements, TOE/DCR, and Ajmaline challenges. The ward also prepares cardio-thoracic patients the week prior or day of surgery. There is a strong collaborative approach across the Cardiac Service Division with a team-based approach to nursing.

The Associate Nurse Manager is a member of the nursing leadership team on the ward/ unit who assists the 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 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. 

What will your typical day look like? 

• Support and promote preceptorship including undertaking the preceptor role.
• Developed assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills. 
• Perform nursing interventions and procedures in accordance with Royal Melbourne Hospital policy and procedures. 
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards and mandatory requirements but not limited to Infection Control, Hand Hygiene, Medication Safety, Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, Risk management and Occupational health and safety. 
   

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• You are an AHPRA registered Nurse and have a postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Care and are willing to work a range of AM/PM shifts within our supportive and dedicated multidisciplinary team. 
• You have a minimum of three years clinical experience in the Cardiology setting. 
• You are a motivated and enthusiastic member of the health care team. 
• You are committed to live  The Melbourne Way: putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together. 
• You have strong time management and prioritisation skills alongside with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
   

Benefits of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital: 

• Access to a specialised clinical education team on daily basis. 
• A values-based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. 
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including onsite staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees. 
• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs for full time staff (That’s an additional day off every month!), discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport. 
• Generous financial support through our RMH Postgraduate Scholarship Program. 
   

Professional Development Opportunities: 

• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing. 
• A robust education calendar released monthly with ever changing education sessions held on during working hours on the ward. 
• Clinical and non-clinical short courses available & supported year-round. 

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the stated closing date.

For a confidential discussion or more information call Silvy Jose on 0419187552.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.