Associate Nurse Unit Manager

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.

This unique opportunity exists within the Surgical Services Suite:

• Fantastic staff benefits, salary packaging and career development

• Located in Frankston gateway to beautiful Mornington Peninsula

• Permanent, Part-Time Position

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

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

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

The Surgical Services Suite finds itself in a unique position with the growth and redevelopment of its Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) structure presenting an exciting opportunity for experienced Surgical Scrub/Scout nurses.

Moving toward a specialist model has provided an opportunity in the following Surgical Specialities for the employment of an ANUM:

• Plastics

The successful applicants will become an integral part of the Surgery and Operating Suite Management team, providing leadership and guidance in relation to their speciality's services. They will demonstrate high level perioperative nursing experience, effective leadership skills, management experience, and possess the ability to influence the environment for their speciality's services through improvements to systems and processes within an integrated model of operating.

Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 3 years post graduate experience in Perioperative nursing
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Knowledge and commitment to quality improvement principles
• Polite and considerate in dealing with others.
• Accepts responsibilities for own actions.
• Supports individuals and the team, delegating responsibilities appropriately.
• Understands the issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond.
• Prepares written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Megan Gissing, Recruitment Coordinator - Nursing on

For role specific information contact Christine Morrison, Surgical Nurse Unit Manager:

The role ceases advertising on 30 September 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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