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• Supportive management to foster your development
• Free and secure on site staff car park and close to public transport
• Close knit and hard working team

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the leadership team in our busy Oncology Ward at John Fawkner Private Hospital.  We are seeking a dynamic registered nurse to join our team.  This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step into management, or simply someone wanting a change from their current working environment.

 
About the role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) you will be responsible for assisting the NUM in efficient and effective management, coordinating the delivery of evidence based nursing care and be responsible for providing outstanding leadership and direction. The role requires a nurse with excellent clinical skills and effective time-management.  An ability to liaise with all members of the healthcare team including clinical and non-clinical staff is essential.

Supported by the latest technology and an exciting $55 million upgrade, we offer state of the art surgical, medical, cancer, coronary and intensive care. We are renowned for complex surgery, with our Critical Care Complex being the only one of its type in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, providing intensive and high-dependency care post-surgery. 

Being part of our teams gives you the opportunity to work in the areas you love while also allowing you to further specialise in the clinical areas you want.

Joining our team means you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of a strong, innovative team who always strive for better, and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager your responsibilities will include: 

• Facilitate a learning culture to ensure continuous improvement
• Maintain professional and constructive working relationships with our VMO partners, using a customer service mindset, to enable high quality patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical operational direction for the unit to ensure efficient and effective management by coordinating the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based.
• Be accountable and responsible for the effective daily management of human, financial and material resources
• Coordinate and drive clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Undertaking direct patient care, as required

Selection Criteria: 

• Current Registration with AHPRA 
• Working with Children check 
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a dynamic and changing environment
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skill
• ADAC competent experience (desirable)
• 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?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

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.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

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

Applications close: 24/08/25

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to  

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope - Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement "

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.