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Be part of the commencement of a new Emergency Department and help shape emergency care at Casey Hospital.
Join our team as a Nurse Manager in a full time, ongoing position working out of Casey Hospital – Emergency Department.
About Us
Casey Hospital is entering an exciting new phase with the commencement of a purpose‑built Emergency Department, designed to meet the needs of our rapidly growing community. As part of this significant redevelopment, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Manager to provide strong clinical and operational leadership during the transition, opening, and ongoing operation of the new ED.
The new Emergency Department includes separate Adult and Paediatric emergency care areas, modern clinical spaces, and improved patient flow, creating a safer and more efficient environment for patients, families, and staff.
About the Role
The Nurse Manager will play a key leadership role in supporting the commencement and operational readiness of the new Emergency Department and will be responsible for:
- Supporting staff through change and transition into a new clinical environment
- Embedding safe models of care, clinical governance, and escalation processes
- Overseeing workforce planning, rostering, and capability development
- Driving high standards of patient care, safety, and family‑centred practice
- Working collaboratively with medical, allied health, and operational leaders
- Monitoring performance, risk, and quality indicators to support continuous improvement
About You
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- You have outstanding people and communication skills, combined with proven recent leadership and management experience
- You have demonstrated prior experience of effective leadership and the delivery of excellence in patient care and services to the community
- With proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, you readily build strong relationships with stakeholders in the delivery of patient centred care
- You are able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and are outcome focussed with strong problem solving skills and an innovative thinking approach
- Compassionate and able to demonstrate commitment to person-centred care, you are able to identify clinical risk issues and areas for improved clinical outcomes
- Recent experience as a NM in ED or least 2 years’ experience as an ANM
- Mandatory post grad Emergency or Critical care qualifications
- Desirable or working towards post graduate management qualifications
Why Join Casey Hospital?
- Opportunity to lead within a brand‑new, purpose‑built Emergency Department
- Be involved in the commencement and establishment of a new ED service
- Shape nursing practice, models of care, and team culture from the ground up
- Supportive senior nursing and executive leadership
- Make a lasting impact on emergency care delivery for the Casey community
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Claire McDonald on 0439 080 607.
Position Description can be found here.
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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
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: Sunday 15th February, 11.59pm
Other facts
About Monash Health
Monash Health is Victoria, Australia’s largest and most comprehensive health service.
We deliver care for people over their entire lifespan, from pre-birth to end-of-life, providing consolidated, integrated, comprehensive, and often highly complex care.
With 25,500 employees, Monash Health provides care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria via telehealth, within local communities, and in people’s homes.
Our major hospitals include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, and the newly opened Victorian Heart Hospital, which is Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital. Monash Health provides significant care at Moorabbin Hospital, the Kingston Centre, and the Cranbourne Integrated Community Care Centre, and in total, they operate more than 40 care locations.
Monash Health is uniquely positioned as a large-scale, publicly funded health service that improves the health outcomes of their community. Annually, we provide more than 3.6 million episodes of care and deliver more than 10,000 babies.
We’re committed to being a fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential, and contribution of all employees. With such a wide range of locations and specialties, we’ll proudly help you grow your career in healthcare.
What you'll do
- The Nurse Manager will provide clinical and operational leadership during the transition and ongoing operation of the new Emergency Department. Responsibilities include supporting staff through change, overseeing workforce planning, and driving high standards of patient care.
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