Associate Nurse Unit Manager - CCU | Permanent Role | Eastern Melbourne VIC

SustainHealth Recruitment; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 83.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Melbourne location

Descripción de la vacante

SustainHealth Recruitment is seeking an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Coronary Care Unit in a large private hospital in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. You will provide clinical leadership, support operational delivery and mentor nursing staff to deliver high-quality cardiac care.

In this permanent full-time role, you will work with a multidisciplinary team, supervise staffing, participate in audits, and drive quality improvement while maintaining patient-centred care across

Formación

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 2–3 years’ experience within a Coronary Care Unit.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care, with a cardiac qualification highly regarded.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of relevant NSQHS standards.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Ability to work a rotating AM, PM and Night Duty roster.
• Previous ANUM or senior clinical nursing experience will be highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across the CCU.
• Mentor, coach and support nursing staff.
• Coordinate safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Support staffing, resources and day-to-day unit operations.
• Build strong relationships with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support staff education and professional development.
• Provide direct patient care when required.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork and clinical excellence.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Quality improvement

NSQHS knowledge

Educación

Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to support the clinical and operational leadership of the CCU. Working alongside an experienced Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary cardiac team, you will help drive exceptional patient care while mentoring and developing nursing staff. Join one of Victoria’s largest private hospitals, providing comprehensive acute and specialist healthcare services to Melbourne’s eastern and outer eastern communities. The hospital offers a 24/7 Emergency Department, advanced surgical services, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac catheterisation laboratories and cardiothoracic surgery, supported by an expanded Coronary Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit.

About the Role

• $60.15–$62.17 per hour + 12% superannuation, based on relevant experience
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Leadership role within a growing cardiac service
• Modern facilities, advanced technology and specialist cardiac services
• Supportive and experienced nursing management team
• Convenient Melbourne eastern suburbs location with easy access to EastLink
• Ongoing education, professional development and career progression

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide clinical leadership, operational support and staff mentorship within the Coronary Care Unit.

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across the CCU
• Mentor, coach and support nursing staff
• Coordinate safe, evidence-based nursing care
• Support staffing, resources and day-to-day unit operations
• Build strong relationships with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams
• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Support staff education and professional development
• Provide direct patient care when required
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork and clinical excellence

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• 2–3 years’ experience within a Coronary Care Unit
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care, with a cardiac qualification highly regarded
• Demonstrated team leadership experience
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of relevant NSQHS standards
• Current Working with Children Check
• Ability to work a rotating AM, PM and Night Duty roster
• Previous ANUM or senior clinical nursing experience will be highly regarded.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $60.15 - $62.17 p/hr + 12% super
• Supportive team and great location in Melbourne eastern suburbs