Associate Nurse Unit Manager-Rehabilitation Ward

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.

• Explore an exciting leadership role in our Medical Ward
• Permanent Full time or Part time role
• Classification YW11-YW12

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look 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 DoingWe have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our leadership team in our Medical Ward (Bass Ward) at Frankston Hospital. This is a permanent full time role however part time will also be considered.

Bass ward is a 32 bed acute medical ward with capacity for cardiac monitoring (for non cardiac patients) and is the admitting ward for covid screened patients. As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) you will play a key leadership role in our Medical ward, working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to support the daily operations of the unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, personal and connected care, while 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.

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

•Current AHPRA registration

•Recent nursing experience in a Medical Ward

•Experience in a leadership or management role

•Telemetry or Cardiac monitoring credentials/experience is desirable

•Completion of or working towards a post graduate qualification in nursing (desirable)

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The role ceases advertising on 29 August 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:

*Please refer to Nurses And Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement salary circular for salary range. 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.

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