Associate Nurse Unit Manager

2 weeks ago


Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.


• Fantastic leadership opportunity in our GEM Unit


• Great staff benefits, salary packaging and ongoing professional development


• Fixed Term Part-Time Night Duty role in beachside Mornington


• Classification Range: RN ANUM Year 1-2 (YW11 - YW12)*

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Take the next step in your career in this fantastic leadership opportunity. In this role you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to support the daily operations of the unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence based high quality patient centred care.

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a valued member of the leadership team at Peninsula Health, committed to upholding Peninsula Health's values and meeting organisational goals. The ANUM supports the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and when required acts in their role to provide effective leadership and management of the Unit.

This is a limited term Night Duty role until February 2026 working 70 hours per fortnight.

Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

  • Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
  • Recent Acute nursing experience in either Medical, Rehabilitation, Acute Care of the Elderly
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to assess and respond to signs of the "deteriorating patient."
  • Identifies and understands the long-term impact of particular courses of action on the organisation's objectives
  • Experience in a leadership or management role

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Julie Riley - Recruitment Coordinator:

For role specific information contact Keiko Sullivan, Nurse Unit Manager, Flinders Ward:

The role ceases advertising on 5 October 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

* Nurses And Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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