Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Oncology Inpatient Unit

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,,

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Oncology Inpatient Unit, fostering high-quality, person-centred cancer care. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical leadership and coordinate daily ward operations.

We value leadership experience, strong communication and the ability to support staff and patients through complex oncology needs while delivering safe, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Experience in oncology/haematology or related acute-care setting.
• Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and respond appropriately.
• Experience in leadership, shift coordination or acting ANUM role.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff within the oncology ward.
• Assist with 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.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Oncology/haematology experience

Leadership experience

Staff rostering

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Oncology Inpatient Unit

• Make a meaningful difference to patients and families by providing exceptional, person-centred care throughout their cancer journey
• Develop your clinical and leadership expertise while working alongside an experienced, supportive multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to quality improvement, staff development and a positive workplace culture while helping deliver exceptional oncology care
• Temporary Part Time 48 hours per fortnight (until 19/07/2027)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivatedAssociate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)to join our dedicatedOncology 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.

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
• 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

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Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

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