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.

• Ideal opportunity to develop your career
• Mornington Peninsula Location
• Salary Packaging Benefits
• Classification: ANUM Year 1 - ANUM Year 2Who We Are and What We Stand ForPeninsula 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. 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 DoingSpecial Care Nursery located at Frankston Hospital is a Level 4 service that delivers high quality patient care with a focus on family centred care. Averaging over 650 admissions a year we have 13 cots but have the ability to flex up to meet patient demand.

As a Level 4 SCN we can provide care for neonates from 32 weeks gestation; deliver respiratory support(CPAP); accept any emergency admissions from labour ward/theatre with the expectation that we can assess, stabilise and manage neonates on SCN or until they can be retrieved by PIPER to a tertiary hospital. With admissions from labour and postnatal wards together with back transfers from tertiary units our focus is the emergency and ongoing care of premature neonates; common neonatal conditions and feeding support for babies and breastfeeding guidance for mothers. All new staff will be orientated and supported by our experienced SCN team and clinical educator to gain skills and competence to deal with both emergency and routine admissions to the unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document comprehensive nursing care within the Special CareNursery in accordance with best practice and Peninsula Health values.
• Ensure the safety of the public, patients, and staff in relation to the provision of a safe environment fromboth OH&S and Infection Control Perspectives.
• Complete all mandatory training as per hospital policy and participate in organised training and developmentactivities

What You NeedWe anticipate you will have:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Recent Special Care Nursery experience
• Working towards or having completed a postgraduate qualification in Neonatal/Health Management or NICU/Level 2 Course
• Do you have a Victorian Working with Children Check

Position Description

What NextApply Now

Closing Date: 10 September 2025

To discuss this opportunity further please contact Jessica Strathdee

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Additional RequirementsPeninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. 

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* Please refer to the salary circular for Nurse and Midwives (Vicotrian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 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.