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Associate Nurse Manager - Paediatric Inpatient Beds
Job Requisition ID: 7263
Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Employment Type: Part Time
Posting Date: 24 Apr 2026
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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives. About the Role
Join our team as an Associate Nurse Manager in a part time, ongoing or fixed term (June 2027) position working out of Monash Children's Hospital – Paediatric Medical Inpatient Unit at Clayton.
This is a clinical leadership role representing an integral link between the nursing and the broader leadership team. You will be approachable, articulate, and a mentor who leads by example. You'll thrive supporting nurses whilst working closely with the Nurse Manager to help drive the operational requirements and key performance indicators (KPIs) of the department to deliver outstanding patient‐centred care.
Responsibilities
* Clinical support and education
* Roster and leave management
* Support services coordination
* Staff performance review and development (Grade 2 Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses)
* Quality and safety
* Daily operational performance / support
About Us
Aviary Ward at Monash Health is our 28-bed unit dedicated to providing specialised care in adolescent medicine, paediatric rehabilitation, and neurology services. Our experienced multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of young people. We embrace a family‐centred approach, recognising the important role families play in supporting recovery and wellbeing. Aviary offers a safe, supportive, and youth‐friendly environment where patients feel respected, empowered, and well cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
About You
You are an enthusiastic paediatric nurse who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are willing to commit to teamwork and ongoing professional development that align with our programs, values and vision.
Qualifications & Experience
* Able to demonstrate the ability to lead by example
* A leader in providing coaching and support to other nursing students and junior staff.
* Passionate about paediatric nursing and supporting patients and their families throughout an admission to the unit
* Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
* Excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence
* An advocate of Monash Health's Strategic Guiding Principles
* Experience as an ANM is desirable and leading a shift is essential
* Paediatric experience is essential in this role
* Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Authority (AHRPA)
* Willingness to take on a portfolio(s) contributing to ward quality improvements and National Standards
* Hold a valid Working with Children Check
Benefits
* Be part of a dynamic and fun team that supports each other as leaders and fosters high‐performing talent and career progression
* Engage in a wide variety of learning opportunities
* Access to Monash Health in‐house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
* Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills
* Grow within a workplace that encourages creativity, innovation and new ideas
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health onlineEHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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