- Temporary Full-Time | 1 Year Parental Leave Cover
- Acute Surgical Ward 7.2 | Box Hill Hospital
- Contribute to a leading healthcare service
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and progressive acute nurse leader to join the Leadership Team of the Surgery Program.
Ward 7.2 at Box Hill Hospital is a 32 bed acute surgical ward, primarily the home ward for the Colorectal, Vascular and Upper Gastrointestinal Units.
This diverse leadership role is responsible for providing strong clinical and operational leadership, ensuring timely and effective patient flow for acute surgical inpatients.
This position involves:
- Manage workforce, resources and service performance, including staffing, recruitment, budget oversight and service planning, to ensure the efficient delivery of care.
- Drive quality and safety initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes, managing risks, and leading continuous improvement activities that enhance the experience surgical patients
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of ward 7.2 at Box Hill Hospital
- Provide leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive workplace culture focused on collaboration, professional development and clinical excellence.
What you’ll bring
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated leadership experience and working towards leadership opportunities
- Demonstrated willingness to learn, grow and further develop
- A strong commitment to high-quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Our commitments
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Contact Person: Georgia Gill
Contact Number: 9895 3802
Contact Email: ************@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 19th November 2026
Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.
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Nurse Unit Manager in Melbourne employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
