Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Oncology

Mildura Private Hospital; Mildura; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Work-life balance

Morning & afternoon tea

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Modern facilities

Job summary

Mildura Private Hospital Oncology Unit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM). You will coordinate day-to-day operations and provide clinical leadership to the nursing team, delivering safe, patient-centred care.

You will lead with the Nurse Unit Manager, support staff development, monitor patients, and ensure high-quality care while upholding professional unit culture.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum three years' post-graduate experience in an acute setting.
• Satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Up-to-date required immunisations.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, delegate and supervise delivery of safe, patient-centred nursing care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nurses across the oncology unit.
• Support staff development, education, competency and performance.
• Monitor patients, support clinical assessment and ensure effective handover.
• Act as escalation point for complex clinical situations.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and protocols.
• Hold accountability for the unit in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment & prioritisation

Team leadership

Empathy & patient care

Job description

Our Oncology Unit provides high-quality care for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and other specialised medical treatments. Working alongside Medical Oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, including Haematologists, Gastroenterologists, Neurologists and Rheumatologists, you'll play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate, evidence-based care.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Oncology Unit as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM).

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will help coordinate the day-to-day operation of the unit and provide clinical leadership to the nursing team. You will play an important role in ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting a positive and professional team culture.

You will:

• Coordinate, delegate and supervise the delivery of safe, evidence-based and patient-centred nursing care
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nurses across the oncology unit
• Support staff development, education, competency and performance
• Monitor patients, support clinical assessment and ensure effective handover
• Act as an escalation point for complex clinical situations
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures and protocols
• Hold accountability for the unit in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care

About you

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a minimum of three years' post-graduate experience in an acute clinical setting. You have sound clinical judgement, strong assessment and prioritisation skills, and the confidence to provide leadership in a busy clinical environment.

Previous leadership experience is desirable, however we are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for the right candidate who is motivated to develop their leadership and oncology skills.

You must have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum three years' post-graduate experience in an acute setting
• Satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Up-to-date required immunisations
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• A caring, empathetic approach to patient care

What we offer

Our workplace culture is one of collaboration, respect, and excellence - where patient care is always at the heart of everything we do. We are guided by a strong commitment to honesty, fairness, and respect for the rights and dignity of every individual.

Our staff enjoy access to the following benefits and perks:

• Salary packaging – pay less tax!
• Discounted health insurance with Mildura Health Fund
• Work-life balance and flexibility in hours
• Morning and afternoon tea supplied everyday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Modern, state of the art facilities

About us

At Mildura Health Private Hospital, we're more than just a healthcare provider - we're a close-knit, compassionate team delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Owned by Mildura Health Fund, our not-for-profit hospital has proudly served the region since 1985. With 56 beds and state-of-the-art facilities - including newly developed operating theatres; the ICON Cancer Centre; and the recently completed Dr Julie Zrna Centre - we combine progressive medical practices with a warm, home-like environment for both patients and staff.

At MHPH, our approach to diversity is simple: we embrace everyone.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every team member’s unique contributions are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures to help us fulfill our purpose and drive our shared success.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory employment screening checks and pre-employment health assessment.