Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Neurosurgery (Perioperative)

Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Neurosurgery (Perioperative)

Full-time, ongoing position

Cabrini Malvern 

Take the Lead. Shape the Future. Grow Your Career.

Cabrini Benefits

• A private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits.

• Our culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development.

• We offer flexible working arrangements inclusive of a 4 -day work week and flexible shift lengths.

• Additional Employee Leave Benefits

• Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer

• Working with the latest modern technology and established surgeons

• Be a part of a major hospital expansion, including new theatres and a redeveloped emergency department due for completion in 2026

Why join Cabrini Health’s Perioperative Services Leadership Team?

At Cabrini, we are committed to excellence in surgical care. Our state-of-the-art Perioperative Services are expanding, offering exciting opportunities for experienced and aspiring theatre nurses to grow and thrive in a supportive and cutting-edge environment. As part of our growth, we are adding four additional operating theatres and an additional Cath lab due for completion in early 2026, alongside:

• 19 modern operating theatres + Hybrid theatre + three endoscopy suites + two Cardiac Catheter Labs

• Advanced technology including the da Vinci Robot, Brainlab & Stealth navigation

• A diverse case mix – Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, Plastics, General, Cardiac, Neurosurgery & more

• Strong focus on education & career development – access to specialty training & leadership pathways

We offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to drive innovation and help shape the future of the Neurosurgical service at Cabrini. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact leading and developing our nursing staff in providing outstanding care to our patients. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is ready for the next stage in their Nursing and Leadership career utilising your Neurosurgery experience.

Neurosurgery at Cabrini

Our Neurosurgery team is an integral part of Cabrini’s Perioperative Services, supporting over 150 procedures each month. The team are dynamic, patient-focused and passionate, providing an exceptional service to our well-regarded neurosurgeons and patients. Our team of highly skilled professionals specialise in advanced neurosurgical procedures to treat a wide range of neurological conditions including:

• Spinal Surgeries: Advanced solutions for spinal fractures, herniated discs, and other spinal disorders.

• Cranial work: For treatment of a variety of conditions including tumours and trauma

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Cutting-edge treatment for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and movement disorders to improve quality of life.

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How you will make an impact

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager of Neurosurgery at Cabrini Health, you will:

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and exceptional quality of care within our busy department.

• Drive innovation and best practice in a well-established and mature program

• Lead a high performing team with a ‘can do’ culture that engages and develops strong working relationships with our Neurosurgeons

• Be a passionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment

About You

• Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse)

• Victorian Working with Children Check

• Demonstrated leadership skills in the Perioperative setting

• A vision and passion for team development and professional growth

• Experience in the Neurosurgical Speciality with sound knowledge of Clinical Procedures

• A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care

• Flexibility and a positive attitude

• Attention to detail

• Excellent customer service focus and communication skills

• Enthusiasm for participation in a team environment

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Position Description here

Enquiries to: Sam Chapman, Nurse Manager Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery- 03 9508 8933

Alli Fromberg, Perioperative Recruitment Laision- 03 9508 1277

Ready to take the next step in your perioperative career? Apply now and be part of Cabrini’s future!

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

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.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.