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Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Lead with excellence. Deliver with compassion. Be part of something greater.

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne -East Melbourne Campus

Permanent Full-Time, 38 hours per week

About The Opportunity

We have an exciting leadership opportunity available for a dynamic and experienced Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join our East Melbourne campus, overseeing the Orthopaedic and High Dependency Unit (HDU).

As NUM, you will play a critical role in leading a dedicated multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality post-operative and complex surgical care. You will work closely with clinical, allied health, and medical professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

You're an inspiring, clinically skilled and people-focused leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care in a fast-paced surgical environment. You thrive in high acuity settings and have a demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and innovation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven clinical leadership in a high acuity surgical or HDU environment
• Orthopaedic and post-operative nursing experience (desirable)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification and high dependency clinical skills
• Strong patient advocacy and commitment to safety and service excellence
• Effective communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and relevant post-graduate qualifications
  
  

Why Join St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne?

At SVPHM, you'll join a high-performing team united by our mission to serve with compassion, integrity, justice, and excellence. We offer you:

• Salary Packaging – Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport – Access discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Additional Leave Options – Purchase extra leave for better work-life balance
• Staff Discounts – Reduced rates on hospital admissions at SVHA Private Hospitals
• Give4Good – Join our workplace giving program to support impactful initiatives
• A Truly Values-Based Culture – Be part of Australia's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider
  
  

About Us

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne is part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care providers. Operating across four campuses — Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee — we are proud to deliver exceptional care with compassion to our patients and communities.

How To Apply

If you're ready to make an impact and lead a high-performing team, click APPLY now and submit:

• Your Cover Letter
• Your Resume
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Need More Information?

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Leanne Rowlands

General Manager / Director Clinical Services on +61 456 295 888 or via email at leanne.rowlands@svha.org.au

Important Requirements

Employment with SVPHM is subject to:

• National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check
• Compliance with SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy (including flu and COVID-19 vaccinations)
  
  

Closing Date:

17 August 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

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• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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