Clinical Nurse Manager Better at Home

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight monthly ADO)
• Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 (NM10)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Better at Home provides subacute home-based care. As an alternative to an inpatient sub-acute stay patients receive goal-based care in their home environment. Better at Home provides both geriatric and rehabilitation services and incorporates medical allied health pharmacy and nursing therapies.

The Better at Home Service is based at Caulfield Hospital.

The Role

The Better at Home Service nursing management structure comprises a Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Manager to support the 45 beds across the North and South Better at Home Teams.

The Clinical Nurse Manager role is full-time Monday to Friday. As a member of the Better at Home leadership team supporting the Nurse Manager (NM) in operationalising the core values of Nursing at Alfred Health the Clinical Nurse Manager ensures a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff. The role plays a pivotal role in supporting the future development of the Better at Home service.

Qualifications and Experience Required

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who is flexible and agile in a changing environment to help shape the Clinical Nurse Manager role to the needs of the Better at Home service its nursing staff and patients.

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• It is highly desirable that you have recent extensive clinical nursing/management experience in the Health Acute and Community Program
• Masters degree or working towards same

Staff benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport(pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services

If you are interested in joining our dedicated team we would love to hear from you.

If applicable please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role please contact Rebecca Prosser -

Application closes 11pm AEST Monday 31st August 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.