The healthcare units across the eastern segment of Melbourne are now considering the need of improved nursing services. The most important designation in the nursing care unit is that of the Nurse In Charge.

The position holder remains essentially accountable to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery or Nurse Manager - Health Service.

Also, the Nurse In Charge takes care of the clinical services, as well as the operations carried by the subordinates in the division.

She is also supposed to ensure the right amount of care is received by the patients and the nursing care practices for different types of patients has to be monitored by her.

The private organizations typically focus on the satisfaction of the patients with the nursing care.

The Midwifery is also handled by the Nurse In Charge. She regulates their commitments and sincerity.

At some of the healthcare organizations, the portfolio is sometimes exchanged with that of Nurse Manager [Deputy] - Health Service.

To apply for the post the applicants are supposed to bear a wide experience in the field of nursing, being capable of clinical management and allocating work.