• Associate Nurse Manager South West 2 General Medicine



• Grow your leadership skills and experience


• Leadership role in Nursing


• 24/7 roster


• Educational opportunities

About our General Medicine Unit, South West 2 at Dandenong Hospital

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing over 22,000 people across a range of specialities.

South West 2 is as an Acute General Medicine Unit seeking inspired, skilled and passionate General Medical Nurses' who would like to join our leadership team.  South West 2  is currently undertaking a transformational change as we re-develop an Acute General Medical Unit. As an Acute Medical Unit, South West 2 is responsible for the management of a wide range of illnesses including, but not limited to cardiac respiratory and renal conditions and is one of the multiple wards within Monash Health to have established a Ward Governance model.  Ward Governance is a method in which all members of the team, collaborate and direct care in consultation with the patients care goals and beliefs.  The team includes Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy and Allied Health.  Members not only focus on ensuring patient progress and plans, optimise safety and outcomes, but also remain vigilant to ever changing best practice guidelines and continuously adapt and innovate their care.  Under the governance team structure, Registered Nurses will be encouraged to communicate in harmony with Medical, Allied Health and Pharmacy leads on a daily basis.

The Associate Nurse Manager position is an exciting and challenging one.  You will be a role model; delivering and supporting the delivery of evidence - based practice.  Responsibilities will be in the risk mitigation strategies you advocate; accountability for the professional development of yourself and others, while also supporting adequate skill mix to deliver outstanding care.  In this role, you will have an opportunity to take on portfolio management; undertake leadership and management courses provided through our Education Development as well as collaborating with external stakeholders to help improve health care delivery to those in complex situations.

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) with proven acute Hospital Training in General Medicine with leadership and management experience to join our team and deliver  patient care.

We encourage engagement in professional development activities including, but not limited to undertaking Post Graduate Certificates with application to Medical / Surgical Transition into Specialty Practice.  On-site education and access to Clinical Educators is available.

Part Time ongoing role of 0.8 EFT is sought, across a 24/7 rotating roster.

About You

You have experience and proven ANM experience with previous exposure to Acute General Medicine in a hospital setting. You are a dedicated and compassionate nurse and leader who is enthusiastic about further developing your career and supporting those around you.

You Are Also:

• dedicated to safe best practice & quality care


• committed to a leadership and mentoring role


• committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy


• enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively


• excited to be accountable for & manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence


• an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles

What You Need:

• A relevant Post Graduate Qualification


• Proven clinical experience in an acute General Medicine Hospital Ward highly desirable


• Proven clinical leadership in a hospital setting


• A willingness to learn & grow your leadership capabilities through commitment to a portfolio


• Australian working rights


• Current AHPRA registration

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• a supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies


• mentorship & career guidance


• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay


• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program


• free flu vaccinations


• private health insurance at discounted rates


• health imaging services


• + more

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, you are welcome to contact Lisa Franklin, on 9554 8337

How to Apply

We’re only able to accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.

Search our Facebook community “Nursing and Midwifery Careers at Monash Health” to be part of an online group, keep up to date with recruitment tips and opportunities at Monash Health.