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.

Why Join RMH?

• 2 opportunities available
• Full-time Ongoing Position | 80 hours per fortnight and Part-time Fixed Term until August 2027 | 60 hour per fortnight
• Work alongside a supportive and collaborative team

About the role

The ICU Clinical Nurse Manager supports the ICU Nurse Unit Manager in leading and developing staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

The role provides clinical leadership, supports workforce development, manages clinical risk, and drives quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, the Clinical Nurse Manager fosters a safe, collaborative environment for patients and staff while promoting Melbourne Health's values and ensuring the delivery of best practice care.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and support a high-performing nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and psychologically safe team culture.
• Coordinate patient flow, bed management and workforce allocation to meet service demands.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards and best practice.
• Mentor, develop and support staff through coaching, education and performance development.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, risk management and service development.
• Manage staffing resources responsibly while maintaining high standards of care.
• Foster strong partnerships with patients, families and carers to deliver person-centred care.
• Maintain a safe workplace and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

About You

• Registered Nurse Division 1 (AHPRA) with at least 5 years’ leadership experience in an ICU setting.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven operational and leadership expertise in ICU.
• Knowledge of IT systems and portfolio management.
• Flexible availability and commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrates high-quality, patient-centred care and alignment with Melbourne Health values

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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Interested?

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Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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.