Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Anaesthetics and PACU, Main Operating Theatre

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Employment Type- Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight -70

Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a motivated and efficient Registered Nurse to step into a leadership role as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for the Anaesthetic and PACU in the main operating theatre.

• This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria's largest regional Health Service
• Are you ready to take on the challenge of a leadership role?
• Fantastic temporary part time position available covering parental leave ( 70 hrs/fortnight) and job sharing will be considered

About BarwonHealth

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

University Geelong has 10 operating rooms in the main operating suite, that supports a total of 16,000 operations a year across a number of surgical specialties.

About the role

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for:

-Demonstrating excellent clinical, leadership and management skills

-Actively participating in the development of new ideas and committing to continuous improvement in our services

-Collaborating effectively with the team to ensure high standards of care

-Managing the flow of patients through the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

-Providing support and guidance to Anaesthetic and PACU nurses

Position requires:

-Strong leadership and management abilities

-Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

-Proven clinical expertise in anaesthetics and PACU nursing

-Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment

About the culture

Our staff thrive on being part of a highly respected and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best. Most importantly, our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values under pinning all that we do.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Application closing date: 15th, August 2025

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.