Associate Nurse Unit Manager - (DOSA) and (SSU)

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Parkville is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for the Day of Surgery Admissions and Short Stay Unit (DOSA/SSU ANUM). The role coordinates patient flow, staffing and leads the nursing team to deliver high‑quality care in a fast-paced ward environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, excellent communication, and a strong commitment to quality improvement, with experience in surgical oncology and EPIC EMR.

Qualifications

• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be innovative, resourceful and adaptable to change.
• Strong quality improvement understanding.
• High level of reliability and professional conduct.
• Understanding of effective patient flow and access.
• Models behaviours of respect, excellence, compassion and innovation.
• Surgical ward and/or Day Surgery nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and staffing within DOSA/SSU.
• Lead the nursing team and support high‑quality patient care.
• Work closely with adjacent and multidisciplinary teams for safety.
• Ensure actions align with organisational standards and policies.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient flow management

Quality improvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Reliability

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - (DOSA) and (SSU)

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - (DOSA) and (SSU)

Ongoing, full-time and part-time positions available - up to 80 hours per fortnight.

Up to $120,416.40 (YW11) - $124,472.40 (YW12) base salary per annum + salary packaging + super + 5-weeks annual leave - (full-time equivalent to be pro-rated for part time).

Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

Outstanding candidates are encouraged to apply for positions now open at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – a place where our normal days are extraordinary; as are the people we care for.

Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.

Globally, we are facing one of the most pivotal times in the pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac stands at its forefront. Together, we aim to lead a new era of cancer prevention, care and discovery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities at our new home within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.

The Role

The DOSA/ SSU ANUM is responsible for coordinating patient flow and staffing and working closely with adjacent and multidisciplinary teams to ensure staff and patient safety each day.Reporting to the NUM of DOSA/ SSU; this role will involve leading the nursing team and providing support to ensure the provision of high-quality patient care.

To be successful in this position you will be highly motivated and will have demonstrated an ability to lead and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives EBA. Up to $120,416.40 (YW11) - $124,472.40 (YW12) base salary per annum (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience.To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

About Day of Surgery Admissions and Short Stay Unit

Day of Surgery Admissions and the Short Stay Unit work together to provide care of patients presenting for day procedures or requiring an overnight stay after surgery. Staff admit and discharge a high number of patients each day and are responsible for ensuring patients are well supported to return home after a short time in hospital. The unit is supported by a Practice Development Nurse to enhance evidence-based practice and support staff in the completion of competency assessments and on-ward learning.

The successful applicant will have sound surgical oncology background with a desirable experience in nursing management or nurse in charge roles. Exceptional clinical leadership, sound communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic fast paced ward environment is essential.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with health professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, resourceful and adaptive to change.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.
• High level of reliability and professional conduct.
• A thorough understanding of factors that lead to effective patient flow and access.
• Consistently models behaviours that contribute to a culture of respect, excellence, compassion and innovation for patients, families and multidisciplinary staff.
• Consistently adheres to standards and policies of the organisation and ensures they are translated into action within the unit.
• Surgical ward and/ or Day Surgery nursing experience
• Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software
• Desirable Clinical skills - PCA management, blood management, CVADs or willing to work towards

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 22 November 2026.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.