Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Orthopaedic or Neurosurgery

SustainHealth Recruitment

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 117,000 - 121,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Job summary

SustainHealth Recruitment is assisting a well-established private acute hospital in Melbourne to fill an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) position within a busy 30-bed Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward. The role supports the Nurse Unit Manager in daily operations and staff development, overseeing elective and emergency patient cohorts.

The ideal candidate holds AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing and prior leadership experience in an acute setting.

Qualifications

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Experience in leadership or management within an acute hospital environment
  • Experience in Orthopaedic, Neurosurgical or Surgical nursing is highly regarded
  • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
  • Understanding of clinical governance and national safety standards
  • Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including night duty

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and support day-to-day operations of the Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward
  • Assist in workforce management and staff development
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and governance
  • Collaborate with Visiting Medical Officers and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
  • Support Nurse Unit Manager in leadership and operational activities

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Organisational skills
Clinical governance
Staff development

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Nursing skills

Job description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Orthopaedic or Neurosurgery

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join a well-established private acute hospital in Melbourne.

Working within a busy 30-bed Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward, you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the unit while promoting excellence in patient care, staff development, and clinical governance. This role manages both elective and emergency patient cohorts and offers the opportunity to develop your leadership career within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

You will provide clinical leadership, support workforce management, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and work closely with Visiting Medical Officers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.

What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary package $117,356 - $121,296 + superannuation
  • Opportunity to lead within a specialised Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward
  • Supportive leadership team with ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • Career progression within a reputable private healthcare provider

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join a well-established private acute hospital in Melbourne.

Working within a busy 30-bed Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward, you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the unit while promoting excellence in patient care, staff development, and clinical governance. This role manages both elective and emergency patient cohorts and offers the opportunity to develop your leadership career within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

You will provide clinical leadership, support workforce management, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and work closely with Visiting Medical Officers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.

What's on Offer
  • Permanent part-time position (0.6–0.8 EFT)
  • Competitive salary package $117,356 - $121,296 + superannuation
  • Opportunity to lead within a specialised Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward
  • Supportive leadership team with ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • Career progression within a reputable private healthcare provider
About You
  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Previous leadership or management experience within an acute hospital environment
  • Experience in Orthopaedic, Neurosurgical or Surgical nursing highly regarded
  • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
  • Understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and national safety and quality standards
  • Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including night duty
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty are desirable but not essential
  • Full Australian working rights required
Additional information
  • Permanent Part-Time (0.6-0.8 EFT) leadership opportunity
  • Competitive salary $117,356 - $121,296 + Super
  • Join a supportive private acute healthcare organisation
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