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Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Special Care NurseryPermanent part-time or full-time opportunity| Excellent entitlementsOuter Eastern Suburb | Upper Ferntree Gully | Special Care NurseryAngliss Hospital | Capability level 3 with 8 cots | Close to shopsEastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne''s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.Our Employee Value Proposition is"Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.About the roleA fabulous opportunity to join a small and friendly team in a leadership position. We provide excellent care to our local families for 34-week inborn babies and 32-week babies from other centres transferring closer to home. Level 3 capability enables many interventions for our vulnerable patient group including CPAP and High Flow, extended peripheral lines for prolonged antibiotic therapy, and Family Centred Developmental Care. Our well-established multidisciplinary team enables the support of Newborn HITH and Home Enteral Nutrition to be offered to our families on discharge. The Neonatal Unit is an integral part of the Eastern Health Women & Children''s program, and we work closely with our Maternity colleagues across both Angliss and Box Hill sites.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:Relevant experience in NICU or higher level SCNCurrent registration with AHPRAAvailability to work a rotating rosterPost Graduate qualifications in Neonatal Care (desirable)Competent Advanced Neonatal ResuscitationHighly developed interpersonal and leadership experienceA strong commitment to high quality careThe ability to work as part of a diverse teamExcellent communication and organisational skillsHealthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in theAustralian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range hereMentor and Shadowing programAccess to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leaveFriendly & supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity,Equityand InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes atall ofourhospitalsNext StepsApply online if you feel we''re a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make adifference, andare eligible to work in Australia.We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.Good to know: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 within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeingisembedded in our everyday culture.Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.Advertising may end before the closing date.We do not accept recruitment agency applicationIf you are a current Eastern Healthemployeeplease ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.Please Click Here for the Position DescriptionContact Person: Jacqui FlanaganContact Number: Contact Email: Job Posting End Date: 27/01/2026Need help submitting your application?Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1)Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment processOur Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day