Clinical Nurse Manager

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

As part of the Emergency Department (ED), the CNM will have responsibility for several designated clinical, operational and quality portfolios. The CNM will be a professional role model, demonstrating consultative, innovative and responsible leadership. 

Clinical Nurse Manager

Emergency Department

 

• Full time ongoing opportunity
• Provide clinical leadership, supports workforce development, manages clinical risk, and drives quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Generous salary packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly ADO

 

The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is part of the Emergency Department Nursing Leadership Team and acts as Deputy to the Nurse Unit Manager. The role provides leadership across designated clinical, operational and quality portfolios, acting as a professional role model and supporting continuous improvement.

 

Working in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager, the CNM oversees day-to-day clinical operations, performance measures, quality and risk management. The role maintains a strong, visible clinical presence, supports patient-centred care and provides management leave cover as required.

 

What you will be doing

 

• Lead and support a high-performing nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and psychologically safe team culture.
• Coordinate patient flow, bed management and workforce allocation to meet service demands.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards and best practice.
• Mentor, develop and support staff through coaching, education and performance development.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, risk management and service development.
• Manage staffing resources responsibly while maintaining high standards of care.
• Foster strong partnerships with patients, families and carers to deliver person-centred care.
• Maintain a safe workplace and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

 

About You

 

You’re an experienced emergency nursing leader who brings strong clinical, operational and leadership skills. You work collaboratively, communicate confidently and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting staff development and continuous improvement.

 

What you’ll bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• At least five years’ ED leadership experience, preferably in an ANUM role.
• Strong operational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of IT systems and clinical portfolio management.
• Flexibility, a commitment to professional growth and alignment with the RMH values: People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence Together.

 

Benefits of Working at RMH

 

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

 

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To view a copy of RMH’s Nursing Professional Practice Framework please click here

 

Interested?

 

Click Apply to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume.

 

Interviews will be held on 6th November 2026.

 

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.