Monash Heart Private at the Victorian Heart Hospital is currently recruiting for a 12 month fixed-term Acting Nurse Unit Manager position covering parental leave in our private Cardiac Services team, which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities at the Victorian Heart Hospital.
This opportunity is best suited to a clinical leader with recent nursing management experience and at least 5 years' experience in an acute cardiac setting.
The Victorian Heart Hospital is Australia's first dedicated heart hospital and includes a full range of ambulatory and inpatient cardiac care, including cardiac theatres, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, emergency, intensive care, and ambulatory services such as cardiac CT, echocardiography and specialist consultation.
VHH features a unique, patient centred model of care, bringing together the world's best in cardiovascular care, training and research.
WORK WITH US: Make A Difference To The Lives Of Others While We Make A Difference To Yours About Jessie MCPherson Private Hospital Jessie McPherson Private Hospital has been caring for Victorians for over 90 years, playing a vital role in providing a range of specialist private hospital care for the southeast suburbs of Melbourne and the wider Victorian community.
Part of the Monash Health Family Jessie McPherson Private Hospital is located at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton.
Our co-location enables us to offer a private hospital experience whilst having access to all the multi-specialist facilities that a large tertiary hospital can offer.
Monash Heart Private at the Victorian Heart Hospital Monash Heart Private (operated by Jessie McPherson Private Hospital) is a great example of the opportunities available for career development.
Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, as part of the Monash Health network, is proud to be the private health partner at the Victorian Heart Hospital, Australia's first dedicated cardiac hospital.
Monash Heart Private is proudly positioned to deliver specialised cardiac care for greater Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate including: Interventional Cardiology Cardiac rhythm management Heart Failure management Cardiac and thoracic surgery Advanced cardiac imaging Adolescent cardiac procedures and cardiac surgery About the Victorian Heart Hospital (VHH) The Victorian Heart Hospital is Australia's first dedicated heart hospital and includes a full range of ambulatory and inpatient cardiac care, including cardiac theatres, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, emergency, intensive care, and ambulatory services such as cardiac CT, echocardiography and specialist consultation.
VHH features a unique, patient centred model of care, bringing together the world's best in cardiovascular care, training and research.
Located on the Monash University Clayton campus, the heart hospital plays a key role in advancing research and teaching and is also home to the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI), a brand new, health and medical research organisation.
VHH will support integration of world-class research, education and training with clinical care, translating advanced developments into new and innovative models of cardiac care.
About the role Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Cardiac Services Monash Heart Private is currently recruiting for a 12 month fixed-term Acting Nurse Unit Manager position covering parental leave in our private Cardiac Services team, which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities at the Victorian Heart Hospital.
This opportunity is best suited to a clinical leader with recent nursing management experience and at least 5 years' experience in an acute cardiac setting.
In this senior leadership role, you will work closely with the Clinical Operations Manager / Deputy Director of Nursing and will be responsible for the clinical and business outcomes of the unit.
Key to your success will be: Your ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with Consultant Cardiologists and VHH Leadership Team Striving to build and develop a positive culture among your team Role modelling excellence in every interaction Driving evidence based best practice Full-Time 12 month Fixed-Term position between 12 May 2025 – 15 May 2026 Why work at Jessie McPherson Private Hospital?
Jessie McPherson Private Hospital has a highly functioning healthcare workforce, with an enviable high staff retention rate.
We believe this is due to the combination of our culture of compassion, opportunities for growth, and our commitment to each other.
Compassion The cultural benefits of working in small, responsive and compassionate teams.
We provide outstanding care to our patients, but also to each other.
Our ICare values are at the heart of everything we do.
Opportunity Whilst we care for patients with varied needs, we are known for our ability to care for complex cases, this is due to our safety standards and being equipped to handle any situation.
This together with being part of the wider health service means that we can offer unrivalled opportunities to develop your experience and confidence.
Commitment As part of the Monash Health family, Jessie McPherson employees have access to the following benefits: Salary packaging: Jessie McPherson Private Health employees are eligible for salary packaging, and due to our status as a public benevolent institution (PBI), we can offer employees a capping limit of $15,900 each FBT year.
Supporting a healthy balanced lifestyle: Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs to all employees.
This includes the Employee Assistance Program for counselling and coaching support as well as mental health training, digital wellbeing and financial wellbeing programs.
Access to an on-site fitness centre, Healthwise Fitness, at Monash Medical Centre.
Through a pre-tax salary deduction, employees have access to classes, modern equipment and accomplished instructors.
Through partnerships with Medibank Private and HCF, Monash Health also offers employees cost-effective corporate private health insurance cover.
For enquiries please contact Amber Coleman on 7511 1500.
Please click here for the position description 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 Heart Private 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: 10 April 2025