Nurse Manager - Medical/NeurologyCabrini HEALTH · Malvern

Nurse Manager - Medical/Neurology

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-26 Malvern Full-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$6,667–A$9,583/mo

About the Company

We provide excellence in all of our services and work to identify and meet unmet needs. Welcome to Cabrini Health Cabrini is owned and operated by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus who came to Australia in 1948 to take over the management of a 45-bed community hospital named St Benedict's. Cabrini now has more than 800 beds and a comprehensive range of health services. There are acute facilities at Malvern and Brighton. The Cabrini Institute supports education and research, in order to continually improve the quality of care and educate tomorrow's health professionals. Cabrini Technology provides an innovative, independent information and healthcare technology service to organisations throughout Australasia and has headquarters in Mount Waverley. More recently, Cabrini has established an Asylum Seeker and Refugee Health Hub in Brunswick, which provides access to a range of health services for people seeking asylum and newly arrived refugees. Cabrini is a not-for-profit health service and all surpluses are used to develop our services and facilities to provide the best possible care for patients and families. Cabrini supports and operates a number of other programs for disadvantaged people in our community. Patient care is the primary focus of our work and at the heart of all we do. Hospitals and Health Care Specialties: Hospital Services, Healthcare Management, Community Health, Specialist Care

About the Role

Are you an experienced nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career and lead a talented team in one of Cabrini's key medical services This is more than a management role. It is an exciting opportunity to lead people, influence patient care, innovate and shape the future of a busy and evolving clinical service within one of Melbourne's most respected private healthcare organisations. We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Nurse Unit Manager to lead 3 Central at Cabrini Malvern . 3 Central is a 33-bed neurological, stroke and general medical ward , caring for patients with diverse and complex clinical needs. Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll provide visible clinical leadership while driving high-quality care, patient flow, staff development, exceptional patient and family experience and continuous improvement . As Nurse Unit Manager of 3 Central, you'll have the opportunity to lead with purpose, develop your team and make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to the continued growth and improvement of the service.

Responsibilities

  • ● Lead, inspire, support and develop a dedicated nursing team.
  • ● Provide strong, visible, clinical and operational leadership across the 33-bed service.
  • ● Champion safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care.
  • ● Partner with medical, nursing and allied health teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
  • ● Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • ● Drive initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, patient experience and workforce sustainability.

Requirements

  • ● You will have:
  • ● Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse .
  • ● Minimum 5 years' experience in an acute medical and/or surgical unit (essential).
  • ● Postgraduate qualifications in Neuroscience, Leadership or Management desirable, or be working towards.
  • ● Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
  • ● Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
  • ● Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic clinical environment.

Benefits

  • ● We're building for the better By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.
  • ● At Cabrini, you'll join an organisation with a proud history and a strong commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care and our people .
  • ● If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a difference in a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment , we'd love to hear from you.
  • ● You'll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to delivering exceptional patient care, where we offer:
  • ● Salary packaging: Up to 15,900 tax-free annually, plus 2,650 meal & entertainment benefits.
  • ● Professional growth: Lead and develop a high-performing nursing team within a respected healthcare organisation.
  • ● Wellbeing: Access to discounted gyms, pools and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.
  • ● Additional benefits: Retail discounts, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services.
  • ● Convenient location: Cabrini Malvern, close to shops, cafes and public transport.
  • ● If you're a driven and compassionate leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients with neurological and complex medical needs, we'd love to hear from you.
  • ● Interested For further information, view the full position description here or contact Anne-Marie Robinson - Clinical Services Director - Medical Services, Maternity, ICU & Palliative Care on 03 9508 1490
  • ● Apply early This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate - so don't wait to get your application in
  • ● 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