Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Ringwood Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse ready to assume the role of Associate Nurse Unit Manager in our Oncology Ward on a part time basis, 30 hours per week. 

The successful candidate will have sound clinical skills and an interest in cancer care and enjoy interacting positively with patients and their families.

Position Responsibilities –

The position is responsible for providing clinical leadership to the unit to compliment the strategic direction, operational processes and quality management of all patients.

You will provide clinical operational direction for the unit to ensure efficient and effective management by coordinating the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based.

With the assistance and direction of the Nurse Unit Managers, you will be accountable and responsible for the effective daily management of human, financial and material resources.

As one of the leading cancer hospitals in Melbourne's outer east, Ringwood Private Hospital provides high quality care for patients from diagnosis, including all aspects of treatments as well as end of life care.

Ringwood Private Hospital treats patients across a range of specialty areas and offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, using contemporary equipment, in a state-of-the-art theatre setting.

Ringwood Breast Care is a specialized breast clinic at Ringwood Private Hospital that offers rapid access, state of the art, breast screening and diagnostic services for patients who experience symptoms or who are at high risk of developing breast cancer.

Selection Criteria: 

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• Working with Children check
• Specialty oncology nursing experience (2 years Minimum)
• Degree in relevant specialty area
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive role modelling behaviours
• Excellent customer service focus, time management and prioritisation
• Ability to manage a dynamic and changing environment
• High degree of computer literacy including MS office and various data bases

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 20th November 2025

For further enquiries: Jessa Varghese/ Reetha Hamilton, Nurse Unit Managers,

To Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.