Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Location: Sunshine Hospital - Ward 2G Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time Salary: YW11 About the role Ward 2G is a 28-bed medical ward at Sunshine Hospital, primarily admitting patients from the Emergency Department.
The ward is supported by a dedicated medical team, Allied Health clinicians, and skilled nursing staff.
Together, we provide high-quality, patient-centred care, focusing on positive health outcomes and timely discharges to support patient flow across the organisation.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) plays a key leadership role within the ward, combining expert clinical practice with operational management responsibilities.
As an integral member of the management team, the ANUM supports the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care, while fostering a positive and supportive team environment.
Key responsibilities: Maintain clinical knowledge and practice within scope, in alignment with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standards.
Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, acting as a role model for clinical excellence.
Support the Nurse Unit Manager with the management of nursing resources, operational needs, and ward administration.
Foster strong professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best patient outcomes.
Promote a positive work culture that supports staff wellbeing, professional development, and job satisfaction.
Assume the responsibilities of the Nurse Unit Manager in their absence.
Contribute to leadership, research, education, and continuous improvement as outlined in the Western Health Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Framework.
Position Description About Western Health Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies.
Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.
Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about leadership, compassionate care, innovation and communitt wellbbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
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Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 September 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Keerthana Thavapriya via ******************************.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations.
We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.