Nurse Unit Manager - Oncology/Haematology Ward

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Cover until 03 August 2026)
Location: SVPHM-Fitzroy


Our St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, operating under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. As a not-for-profit Catholic health service, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our community.

For over 100 years, St Vincent’s has been at the heart of Victorian healthcare.

We continue this legacy through innovation, excellence and service — serving something greater; seeing something greater; and striving for something greater.


About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager – Oncology / Haematology to lead our 30-bed specialist ward at our Fitzroy campus.

Reporting to the General Manager / Director of Clinical Services, this role is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the ward, leadership of nursing staff, and delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary nursing team, including graduate nurses and postgraduate students, working alongside surgeons and medical specialists who are leaders in their field and deliver contemporary cancer treatments.

This fixed-term maternity leave opportunity offers full-time hours through to August 2026.



Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and professional support to nursing and support staff
  
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with best practice
  
• Foster a positive team culture focused on engagement, collaboration and continuous improvement
  
• Build and maintain effective relationships with staff, visiting medical practitioners, patients and families
  
• Promote compliance with hospital policies, procedures and professional standards
  
• Manage staffing, resources and activity efficiently to meet service demand and organisational priorities

About You

You are a confident and capable clinical leader with a passion for oncology and haematology nursing.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
  
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Oncology / Haematology or at Nurse Unit Manager level
  
• Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and support professional practice
  
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  
• Experience using clinical and workforce systems such as WebPAS (IBA), IMC, Kronos and RiskMan, or similar
  

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
  
• Supportive, values-driven leadership and team culture
  
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
  
• Comprehensive orientation and onboarding
  
• Uniform provided
  
• Discounted onsite parking and excellent access to public transport
  
• Competitive salary and conditions

Our Facilities & Future

SVPHM is undergoing significant growth and redevelopment. A new world-class 12-level tower opened in mid-2024, with further redevelopment works scheduled to open from mid to late 2025. These developments enhance access to leading specialists, advanced technology and life-saving treatments for our patients and community.


How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae to be considered.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact:Jenny Gozdzik on (03) 9411 7660


Diversity & Inclusion

St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practice and cultural diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive.


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