Job Description: Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater! ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE: In this rewarding opportunity you will join the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager in our Orthopaedics department at our East Melbourne campus. We have exciting part time opportunity available for an Associate Nurse Manager on the 2nd floor at our East Melbourne Campus. The 2nd floor is a 29 bed acute surgical ward specialising in Orthopaedics, Urology and a 3 bed HDU. We are passionate about providing excellence in health care and achieving exceptional outcomes for our patients. As part of our nursing team, you will be pivotal in planning and implementing nursing care to a high standard. We are an inclusive team driven by a strong focus on continuous improvement with an emphasis on teamwork and customer service. This role will be pivotal in providing operational, clinical and professional leadership to staff, ensuring practice is aligned with the St Vincent’s Health Australia mission and values. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate previous experience in this area, as well as the maintenance of clinical experience and quality care to meet best patient outcomes whilst ensuring that the mission and values of St Vincent’s Private Hospital are inherent in the delivery of health care services. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to); Works closely with NUM to provide direction, support and advice to nursing & support personnel on a shift-by-shift basis Constructively supports the leadership of the NUM and assumes the responsibilities of the NUM in the absence of the NUM Demonstrates ability and commitment to support organisational development as directed by the NUM Facilitates effective working relationships with staff, customers, patients and VMPs Liaise with the Clinical Co-ordinator and NUM to manage patient workload and staffing requirements on a shift-by-shift basis Participates & actively supports the achievement of the Unit and Organisational KPIs, Mission, Vision & Values. ABOUT YOU: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. Substantial post-registration experience in an acute surgical setting (orthopaedics desirable). Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. A commitment to excellence in patient-centred care, safety, and quality. WHY WORK FOR SVPHM: You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment. Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!) Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee. APPLY NOW! If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include: Cover Letter Resume We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au. REQUIREMENTS: Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role. SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more. HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE: If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Marc Oriel, Acting Nurse Unit Manager , for a confidential discussion on 99286929, Closing Date: 5 September 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
