Nurse Unit Manager- Neuroscience

Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM), part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and guided by Mary Aikenhead Ministries, is a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital operating across four campuses in Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a motivated, professional, and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead our 35-bed Neuroscience Ward at the Fitzroy campus

Reporting to the General Manager/Director of Clinical Services, you will oversee the daily operations of the unit, provide strong leadership to support outstanding patient care, and drive the ongoing development of clinical practice.

You will lead a dedicated team of highly skilled and supportive nurses, including graduate nurses and postgraduate students. You will also work alongside leading surgeons and medical specialists who are recognised for their advanced techniques and innovative treatments.

The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience in neuroscience nursing and a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. They will possess excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation during a period of growth and innovation, following the recent opening of our new tower redevelopment, featuring state-of-the-art clinical facilities designed to enhance exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide clear guidance, support, and expert advice to nursing and support staff to ensure high standards of clinical care are consistently upheld.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with staff, Accredited Medical Practitioners (AMPs), patients, families, and carers.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing the unit’s vision and culture while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and apply effective team-building strategies to foster a culture of continuous improvement and enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
• Lead the team in the efficient and effective use of resources, encouraging flexibility and responsiveness to meet changing service demands.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a RN
• Membership of the Australasian Neurosciences Nurses Association preferred
• Ability to influence and lead continuous quality of care improvements
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the use of IT platforms such as IBA(Webpas), Power BI, UKG, and Riskman, or similar

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee. 

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].

REQUIREMENTS

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Jenny Gozdzik -General Manager / Director Clinical Services for a confidential discussion on​ [email protected]

Closing Date:

3 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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