Clinical Nurse Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Parkville

full-time, onsite

The Royal Melbourne Hospital has two Clinical Nurse Manager opportunities available. One is a full-time, ongoing position working 80 hours per fortnight. The second is a part-time, fixed-term position until August 2027, working 60 hours per fortnight.

This role involves supporting the ICU Nurse Unit Manager in leading and developing staff to provide high-quality, person-centred care. The Clinical Nurse Manager will offer clinical leadership, support workforce development, manage clinical risk, and drive quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager, the position fosters a safe and cooperative environment for patients and staff, upholding Melbourne Health's values and ensuring best practice care delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and support a high-performing nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and psychologically safe team culture.
• Coordinate patient flow, bed management, and workforce allocation to meet service demands.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, clinical standards, and best practice.
• Mentor, develop, and support staff through coaching, education, and performance development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and service development.
• Manage staffing resources responsibly while maintaining high standards of care.
• Foster strong partnerships with patients, families, and carers to deliver person-centred care.
• Maintain a safe workplace and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

About You

• Registered Nurse Division 1 (AHPRA) with a minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in an ICU setting.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven operational and leadership expertise in ICU.
• Familiarity with IT systems and portfolio management.
• Flexible availability and a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrates high-quality, patient-centred care and alignment with Melbourne Health values.

Benefits of Working at RMH

Join a values-based organisation offering opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, mentorship, and leadership programs. Access comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport. Benefit from salary packaging options, potentially increasing take-home pay by up to $12,000. Enjoy generous leave entitlements, including five weeks of annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time) and an additional monthly paid day off for full-time staff. The central Parkville location offers onsite car parking options and is easily accessible via public transport.

Interested?

Click Apply to review the full job description and submit your application. Please include a cover letter and resume. Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Our Commitment

The Royal Melbourne Hospital acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and is committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. RMH is a child safe organisation, dedicated to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people. As a healthcare leader, we foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and providing adjustments to support equitable participation. The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care, championing diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our goal is for all our people to feel safe, included, and supported to be at their best daily.

Salary: Up to $12,000 tax-free earnings with salary packaging options. Work Type: full-time Location: Parkville Reporting to: Nurse Unit Manager