Nurse Manager

Join the National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM) and take on a pivotal role leading our nursing team while delivering high-quality patient care in a progressive and collaborative, integrative healthcare setting.

About Us

TheNational Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM) is a not-for-profit health organisation. We bring together education and research in Integrative Medicine, as well as facilitating our clinical practice at the NIIM Clinic based in Hawthorn. To learn more about us, watch our video below and visit our website.

At the heart of NIIM there are four core values, Respect, Integrity, Care and Courage these values guide everything we do at NIIM and direct us towards our mission to 'Empower People and Transform Healthcare'.

The Role

This is a hands-on position based in Hawthorn, reporting directly to the CEO – NIIM. You will play a key leadership role in:

Managing the nursing team including, rosters.

Providing clinical guidance to the medical administration team.

Liaising with Integrative GPs and allied health professionals.

Ensuring compliance with all documentation, systems, and processes required for AGPAL accreditation.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, you will also provide direct nursing care across NIIM's IV Clinic and patient therapy treatments, including patient assessments and practice support.

A core focus of this role is maintaining patient safety and quality of care, including infection prevention, control measures, and escalation of care when required.

Nursing Leadership – Supervise and support nursing staff, manage rosters, and contribute to workforce planning.

Nursing Care – Provide safe, evidence-based patient care in the IV Clinic and across NIIM therapies.

Accreditation & Compliance – Implement and maintain documentation, systems, registers and processes aligned with AGPAL accreditation.

Infection Prevention & Control – Ensure adherence to infection control standards and protocols.

Quality & Safety – Contribute to quality improvement and Work Health & Safety (WHS) systems.

Key Selection Criteria

Bachelor of Nursing with minimum 5 years postgraduate experience.

Current AHPRA Division 1 registration (unrestricted).

Strong clinical leadership and team management skills.

Experience, knowledge and clinical skills in IV therapy, PICC line and port care, or medical-surgical nursing.

First Aid and CPR certification.

High level of computer literacy (Best Practice, PRODA, HPOS, MS Office; Practice Hub advantageous).

Experience in or willingness to contribute to AGPAL accreditation requirements.

Understanding of the principles of Integrative Medicine within a GP clinic setting.

Willingness to undertake training in hyperbaric and hyperthermia treatments.

Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Flexibility to work varied hours

Ability to work collaboratively, support the wider team and flexibility to work varied hours between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills in workforce planning, rostering, and budget management.

Why Join NIIM?

NFP Salary Packaging offered(can significantly increase your take home pay)

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts to supplements, herbal formulations and natural products from NIIM's dispensary

Free attendance to NIIM medical education seminars and webinars

Enjoy employee benefits from NIIM's Corporate Partners

Work close to parks, cafes, supermarket and more - a vibrant cafe and shopping community

Great location. Hawthorn train station and tram stop within a 2-min walk
(NIIM is located opposite to Hawthorn Train Station and the Tram from Flinders St, Melbourne)

You must have valid Australian working rights and be able to provide current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

If you have an understanding of the principles of integrative medicine and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, this could be your next step

For a position description, email [emailprotected]
Apply via SEEK, by uploading a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection key criteria.

Please Note:
Immediate start available for the right candidate. Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted as suitable applications are received. This vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Nurse Manager? Have you completed a qualification in nursing? Do you have experience preparing work rosters? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years of people management experience do you have? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? What's your expected hourly rate?

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