Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Oncology Inpatient Unit

Barwon Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead the Oncology Ward. The role involves clinical leadership, coordinating daily ward operations, and delivering person-centred cancer care in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team.

This temporary part-time position provides leadership across the team, supports staffing and patient flow, and fosters a positive environment for patients, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in oncology or related acute-care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff in the oncology ward.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager with daily ward coordination.
• Promote safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
• Provide guidance to nurses caring for patients with complex oncology needs.
• Assist with staff rostering and patient flow to ensure safe service delivery.
• Support management of deteriorating patients and clinical escalation.
• Promote collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Oncology nursing

Team leadership

Ward coordination

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our dedicated Oncology Ward. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically skilled nurse with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred cancer care. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team, the ANUM will provide clinical leadership, support the coordination of daily ward operations, and promote a positive and supportive environment for patients, families and staff. Temporary Part Time 48 hours per fortnight (until 19/07/2027).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical leadership and support to nursing staff within the oncology ward.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager with the day-to-day coordination and management of the unit.
• Promote safe, high-quality and evidence-based nursing care.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nurses caring for patients with complex oncology needs.
• Assist with staff allocation, rostering and patient flow to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Support the management of deteriorating patients and escalation of clinical concerns.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

What we’re looking for

• Clinical nursing experience, preferably within oncology, haematology, medical oncology or a related acute-care setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex physical, psychological, emotional and supportive care needs of patients living with cancer.
• Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration, treatment-related complications and other complex patient-care needs.
• Previous experience in a leadership, senior nursing, shift coordination or acting ANUM role, with a demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands and manage the operational requirements of a busy oncology ward.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, families, carers, medical staff, allied health professionals and nursing colleagues.

Position Description

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)