Associate Nurse Manager - Paediatric

Dandenong, VIC
Permanent
Part-time

6 days ago

Monash Health is a great place to work.Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.About the RoleJoin our team as an Associate Nurse Manager in a part time (0.5EFT), working out of Dandenong Hospital - Paediatric Unit.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 (KPI's) of the department to deliver outstanding patient centred care.The Associate Nurse Manager is responsible for supporting the management of specific portfolios, including but not limited to:

Clinical support and education
Roster and leave management
Support services Co-Ordination
Staff performance review and development (Grade 2 Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses)
Quality and safety
Daily operational performance / support

About UsDandenong Children's Ward is an 8 bedded unit that supports the care of patients from birth to 19 years care for patients under specialities Orthopaedics, Plastics and Medical. We work in an area that has a mixed socioeconomic and culturally diverse population and we are exposed to a broad range of clinical presentations. Our experienced Nursing staff thrive on the challenges and pace of the unit and as part of this team at Dandenong Children's you will be presented with a number of possibilities to progress your career.About YouYou are an enthusiastic Paediatric Nurse who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are willing to commit to team work and ongoing professional development that align with our programs, values and vision.To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

Demonstrated senior leadership experience
Demonstrated Paediatric 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

In addition:

Experience as an ANM and leading a shift is highly regarded
Paediatric experience is essential in this role
You are 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

In Return

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

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Mandie Lehmann on 0475 420 248.Position Description can be found .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 ApplyApplications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please for the 'Application Guide'Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.Applications close: Monday 15th September

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