Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Your role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital

As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager you will be a a responsible and effective team member, you will assist in the overall clinical management of the ward.

The ANUM is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and supervision of care given by junior staff in accordance with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia Scope of Practice and deputises for and assists the Nursing Unit Manager.

The Position:

• Monitors staff levels against budget/target levels related to number of bed days, occupancy and patient acuity. Adjusts staffing levels in consultation with the Unit Manager and/or Coordinator according to changes in levels.

• Provide leadership and direction to team in the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager and act as a role model and resource person.

• Responsible for assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in following issues pertaining to human resources within the department and will assume full responsibility in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager.

• Monitors staff levels against budget/target levels related to number of bed days, occupancy and patient acuity. Adjusts staffing levels in consultation with the Unit Manager and/or Coordinator according to changes in levels.

• Maintains and promotes harmonious interpersonal relationships and effective team work between staff, patient, relative, doctors and ancillary staff.

• Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment Provide leadership and direction to team in the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager and act as a role model and resource person.

• Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.

• Participate in the documentation of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for activities that could pose an OHS risk.

• Raise OHS issues with appropriate caregivers and take part in OHS consultative arrangements.

• Demonstrates progress towards the achievement of goals and personal and professional growth.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife and have well developed analytical and problem solving skills and knowledge of acts and legislation that impact on the practice of nursing.  With demonstrated ability to develop and build effective nursing, medical and interdisciplinary relationships and teams

To succeed you will have delegation, planning, organisational and motivational skills, be committed to on-going education and self-directed learning, and effectively communicate and educate patients, family and staff.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We will offer you

• Salary: $115,908 to $119,811 per annum (pro rata if part time) plus 12% superannuation.

• Permanent Part time position, 60.8 hours a fortnight available

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Narelle Elsey, Surgical/Urology Ward on

Application close: February 13th 2026

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.