Associate Nurse / Midwife Manager - General Surgery

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location

Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806

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Employment Type: Part Time

Posting Date: 30 Jun 2026

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About Ward A

Ward A at Casey Hospital delivers a variety of services to Emergency and Elective Surgery including Gynaecology, Urology, Plastics, ENT, General and Neurology.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) to join the Ward A team in a part-time ongoing position (64 hours per fortnight).

Reporting to the Nurse Manager and working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the ANM plays a key clinical leadership role in supporting the day-to-day operational management of the ward while ensuring safe, evidence-based, and timely patient care.

The successful candidate will assist the Nurse Manager in leading the team, supporting staff development, and driving excellence in clinical and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities of the Associate Nurse Manager include, but are not limited to:

Supporting the Nurse Manager to provide effective, visible leadership and clinical supervision across the team

Assisting and deputising for the Nurse Manager as required

Managing workload allocation, roster coordination, leave management, and staff performance development

Facilitating efficient and effective nursing handovers

Coordinating patient admission and discharge processes while proactively managing barriers to patient flow

Ensuring compliance with legislation relating to privacy, confidentiality, and management of personal information

Participating in the development and review of Nursing and Midwifery policies and procedures

Attending multidisciplinary and family meetings as required

Managing and being accountable for designated clinical and operational portfolios or projects

About You

You are an experienced and compassionate nurse leader with proven clinical leadership experience in a hospital setting. You are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while supporting and mentoring staff within a collaborative team environment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Commitment to safe, evidence-based practice and quality care

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Dedication to patient-centred care and patient advocacy

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and professional growth

Accountability in managing clinical or operational portfolios

What You Need

Demonstrated clinical experience in a General Surgical or high-acuity ward environment (essential)

Proven clinical leadership experience at CNS level or above within a hospital setting

Willingness to further develop leadership capabilities through portfolio management

A relevant postgraduate qualification (highly desirable)

Why you will love working with us

Collaborative, skilled team with strong values.

Professional development, mentoring and opportunities to influence ward initiatives.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Haqikat Dhillon on 03 87681253

Position Description can be found here

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

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.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub 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.

Applications close: 15th July 2026