Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Daylesford Acute

Central Highlands Rural Health Service; Daylesford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health Service is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for the Daylesford Acute Ward. This permanent part-time or fixed-term role supports the Nurse Unit Manager with clinical leadership, patient flow, and high-quality care in a small rural health service.

You will lead nursing staff, coordinate shifts, mentor staff, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain safety, quality, and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Acute nursing experience with strong clinical skills.
• Leadership or acting ANUM experience desirable.
• ALS certification or working towards it.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and positive culture.
• Understanding of governance, quality improvement and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff across the Acute Ward.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, shift coordination and patient flow.
• Promote safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Mentor staff in professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient care.
• Act on behalf of the Nurse Unit Manager as delegated.

Skills

Nursing leadership

ANUM experience

Acute nursing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

RN with AHPRA

Job description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Acute Ward

1) Permanent Part Time | 40 Hours Per Fortnight

2) Fixed Term 32 Hours Per Fortnight (6 month contract)

Opportunities exist for motivated and experienced Registered Nurses to join the Daylesford Acute Ward team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM).

Working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager, the ANUM plays a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care. This position provides clinical leadership, coordinates patient flow and staffing, supports quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to positive patient and staff outcomes within a small rural health service.

About the Role

The ANUM will:

• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff across the Acute Ward.
• Assist with day-to-day operational management, including shift coordination and patient flow.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor staff in professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Act on behalf of the Nurse Unit Manager as delegated.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated acute nursing experience with well-developed clinical skills.
• Previous leadership or acting ANUM experience (desirable).
• Advanced Life Support certification (or working towards)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to delivering person-centred care and fostering positive workplace culture.
• Understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, and accreditation standards.

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to rural healthcare and your local community.

About Daylesford Health

Located in the heart of Victoria's spa country, Daylesford Health provides high-quality healthcare services to the local community and visitors alike. We are committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and person-centred care while supporting our staff to thrive professionally.

Daylesford Health is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.