Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Cath Lab | Permanent Role | Melbourne, VIC

SustainHealth Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Salary package $117,356 - $121,296 + %

Lead within Cath Lab unit

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Career progression

Job summary

SustainHealth Recruitment is seeking an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for a well-established private acute hospital in Melbourne. You will support the Nurse Unit Manager, lead clinical governance, and drive patient-centred care in a busy Cath Lab environment.

With a permanent full-time appointment, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, contribute to quality improvements, and develop your leadership career within a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing.
• Previous leadership or management experience within an acute hospital environment.
• Experience in Cath Lab nursing highly regarded.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty are desirable but not essential.
• Full Australian working rights required.

Responsibilities

• Support Nurse Unit Manager in day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Provide clinical leadership and governance across the Cath Lab unit.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and workforce management.
• Collaborate with VMO and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Leadership experience

Cath Lab nursing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate qualifications desirable

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join a well-established private acute hospital in Melbourne.

Working within a busy, acute medical and surgical hospital, you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the unit while promoting excellence in patient care, staff development, and clinical governance. This role manages both elective and emergency patient cohorts and offers the opportunity to develop your leadership career within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

You will provide clinical leadership, support workforce management, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and work closely with Visiting Medical Officers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary package $117,356 - $121,296 + superannuation
• Opportunity to lead within a specialised Cath Lab unit
• Supportive leadership team with ongoing professional development opportunities
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Career progression within a reputable private healthcare provider

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Previous leadership or management experience within an acute hospital environment
• Experience in Cath Lab nursing highly regarded
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
• Understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and national safety and quality standards
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty are desirable but not essential
• Full Australian working rights required

Why Join SustainHealth?

At SustainHealth, we partner with leading healthcare organisations to connect talented professionals with meaningful, career-defining opportunities across Australia. We provide personalised support throughout your job search to ensure the right fit—both professionally and culturally—so you can confidently take the next step in your career.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If this role is not suitable for you, we have multiple other nursing and leadership opportunities available. If you know someone who may be a good fit, we would also welcome your referral.

Additional information

• Permanent full time leadership opportunity
• Salary:$59.39 - $61.38/hr or approx. $117,356.72 - $121,296.24
• Join a supportive private organisation only 30 mins from Melbourne CBD

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