Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

Melbourne Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $12,000

Five weeks annual leave

Onsite car parking

Public transport access

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital seeks a Nurse Unit Manager to lead 7B, a 32-bed Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant ward within Medical Services. You will provide visible clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to oversee day-to-day operations, support patient flow, workforce capability and continuous improvement, and drive service performance

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care, ideally Haematology/BMT.
• Proven leadership to build high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, safety and improvement.
• Ability to manage complex environments and competing priorities.
• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate leadership or relevant specialty (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Manage day-to-day ward operations including staffing and rostering.
• Support patient flow and bed management.
• Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Manage workforce performance, recruitment and staff engagement.
• Oversee budget, resources and cost centre accountability.
• Build relationships with medical and allied health teams

Skills

Acute care leadership

Haematology & BMT experience

Staff coaching & development

Stakeholder management

Patient-centred care

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Postgraduate leadership qualification (desirable)

Job description

• Full time ongoing position | 80 hours per fortnight
• Clinical and Operational leadership role
• Drive excellence in patient care, workforce development, quality improvement, and service performance

About the role

We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead 7B, a 32-bed Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant ward within Medical Services at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Providing visible clinical and operational leadership, you will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.

Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will oversee the ward's day-to-day operations, support patient flow, workforce capability and continuous improvement, and drive excellence in patient care, quality, and service performance. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to influence clinical practice, mentor and develop staff, lead service improvements, and contribute to strategic initiatives across Medical Services and the Parkville Precinct.

7B delivers specialist care for patients requiring haematology and bone marrow transplant services, with a strong multidisciplinary approach focused on safe, timely, effective and person-centred care for patients with complex needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care
• Managing day-to-day ward operations including staffing, rostering, and workload allocation
• Supporting patient flow and access through effective bed management and coordination
• Driving quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and compliance with clinical standards
• Managing workforce performance, recruitment, and staff engagement
• Overseeing budget, resources, and cost centre accountability
• Building strong relationships with medical teams, allied health, and key stakeholders

About You

You are a capable and motivated nurse leader who brings:

• Proven experience in acute care, ideally within Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build engage and grow high performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A commitment to patient centred care, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex environments and competing priorities.
• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards) in leadership or relevant specialty (desirable)

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements - five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location - onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.