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

• Part Time Fixed Term (parental leave)
• Based at RMH City Campus
• Continue your leadership journey

Why Join RMH?

• Step into a leadership role within one of Australia's leading cardiac services.
• Work alongside a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional patient care.
• Grow your leadership capability while advancing your career in a dynamic and innovative clinical environment.

About the Role

Join the 2SE Cardiology Day Ward at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. 2SE provides specialist cardiology and cardio-thoracic services including pre-admission assessment, day procedures and peri-procedural care for patients undergoing a wide range of complex cardiac interventions. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will support clinical leadership, patient flow, staff development and the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading day-to-day clinical operations and service delivery.
• Promote excellence in clinical practice, professional development and staff education.
• Manage clinical risk and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes.
• Facilitate efficient patient access, flow and discharge planning across the continuum of care.
• Provide clinical leadership, preceptorship and mentorship to nursing staff.

About You

Essential

• Minimum three years' recent clinical experience in a cardiology setting.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and workflow management skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Care.
• Previous experience in a leadership or ANUM role.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay.
• Five weeks annual leave and monthly ADOs for full-time employees.
• Access to Fitness Passport and discounted health and wellbeing programs.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

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Interested?

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Recruitment is ongoing and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close once filled.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

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 recognise the need to foster 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.