Nurse Manager (Cancer Services)

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and mentoring

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support and employee assist

Job summary

Eastern Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead the Cancer Ward at Box Hill Hospital, guiding the clinical team to deliver high-quality acute cancer nursing care. The role involves operational oversight and driving clinical outcomes while supporting staff and patients across Melbourne’s east.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Nursing, NMBA registration, at least 5 years post‑registration experience (3+ in cancer nursing), and postgraduate cancer nursing qualifications, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent leading to registration in Australia.
• NMBA registration via AHPRA.
• At least 5 years post-registration experience with minimum 3 years in cancer nursing.
• Post-graduate qualifications in cancer nursing.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced clinical knowledge in cancer nursing care and commitment to excellence.
• Experience in a similar or senior management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team in the Cancer Ward at Box Hill Hospital, ensuring effective management of acute cancer nursing.
• Oversee operational aspects and contribute to clinical outcomes and care for cancer patients.
• Support nursing staff, patients and visitors to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement and research initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

NMBA registration

Cancer nursing qualification

Job description

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off
• Box Hill Hospital | Close to public transport and shops
• Join an organization where collaboration, careers & continuous learning is truly valued!

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

The Nurse Manager is responsible for leading the clinical team in the Cancer Ward at Box Hill Hospital, ensuring effective management of acute cancer nursing. This role will deliver on operational aspects as well as contributing to clinical outcomes and care of the cancer patient cohort. This is a vital, diverse leadership and clinical role, integral to supporting nursing staff, patients and visitors to ensure optimal patient care.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor of Nursing or other recognised equivalent formal qualification leading to condition-free registration in Australia;
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (NMBA) via AHPRA;
• A minimum of 5 years post-registration experience with a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent experience in cancer nursing;
• Post-graduate qualifications in cancer nursing;
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge of cancer nursing care and commitment to excellence in nursing practice and research;
• Previous experience in a similar role or at a senior management level.

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.

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 Email: **************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 04/12/2026

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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