Associate Nurse Unit Manager

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health is seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Nurse for the position of Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join the Cardiac Procedure Unit team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Cardiac Procedure Unit (Cath Lab) leadership team at Northern Health, Epping. This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your specialised skills in a high-acuity environment, working alongside an expert multidisciplinary team. As a key member of the nursing leadership team, the ANUM supports the Nurse Unit Manager in coordinating daily clinical operations, leading staff, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care. You will play a vital role in promoting clinical excellence, supporting the professional development of nursing staff, and upholding Northern Health's core values and standards of practice.

The Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab) at Northern Health is located on the ground floor of our Epping campus. We provide a full range of diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology services for patients with cardiovascular disease. Our service is supported by a 24/7 Emergency Department and an on-call roster for urgent cardiac procedures. We also work closely with our Cardiac Investigations Unit, offering comprehensive structural and functional studies.

This role requires strong leadership, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills, along with the ability to foster teamwork, mentor junior staff, and contribute to continuous quality improvement within the unit. You will also be expected to respond to acute and emergency presentations, ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered at all times.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Significant clinical experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab setting is essential (minimum 4 years preferred).
• Advanced Life Support certification (current).
• Proven ability to manage clinical risk, drive quality improvement initiatives, and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to coordinate workflow, allocate resources, and support staff development.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care/Cardiac Nursing or working towards (desirable).
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing education, professional growth, and promoting excellence in nursing practice.
• Flexibility to participate in 24/7 on-call service and rotating rosters.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Sujith Abraham, Nurse Unit Manager at or

Applications close on 17th November 2025.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.