Job Description: Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater! Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Cover until 03 August 2026) Location: SVPHM-Fitzroy Our St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, operating under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. As a not-for-profit Catholic health service, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our community. For over 100 years, St Vincent’s has been at the heart of Victorian healthcare. We continue this legacy through innovation, excellence and service — serving something greater; seeing something greater; and striving for something greater. About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager – Oncology / Haematology to lead our 30-bed specialist ward at our Fitzroy campus. Reporting to the General Manager / Director of Clinical Services , this role is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the ward, leadership of nursing staff, and delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary nursing team, including graduate nurses and postgraduate students, working alongside surgeons and medical specialists who are leaders in their field and deliver contemporary cancer treatments. This fixed-term maternity leave opportunity offers full-time hours through to August 2026. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, direction and professional support to nursing and support staff Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with best practice Foster a positive team culture focused on engagement, collaboration and continuous improvement Build and maintain effective relationships with staff, visiting medical practitioners, patients and families Promote compliance with hospital policies, procedures and professional standards Manage staffing, resources and activity efficiently to meet service demand and organisational priorities About You You are a confident and capable clinical leader with a passion for oncology and haematology nursing. You will bring: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA Demonstrated leadership experience in Oncology / Haematology or at Nurse Unit Manager level Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and support professional practice Highly developed communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Experience using clinical and workforce systems such as WebPAS (IBA), IMC, Kronos and RiskMan , or similar What We Offer Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay Supportive, values-driven leadership and team culture Ongoing education and professional development opportunities Comprehensive orientation and onboarding Uniform provided Discounted onsite parking and excellent access to public transport Competitive salary and conditions Our Facilities & Future SVPHM is undergoing significant growth and redevelopment. A new world-class 12-level tower opened in mid-2024, with further redevelopment works scheduled to open from mid to late 2025. These developments enhance access to leading specialists, advanced technology and life-saving treatments for our patients and community. How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae to be considered. For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact: Jenny Gozdzik on (03) 9411 7660 Diversity & Inclusion St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practice and cultural diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. Appointment is subject to a police check and a valid Working With Children Check. Closing Date: 21 January 2026 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
