Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Periop

John Fawkner Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Salary packaging

Job summary

John Fawkner Private Hospital is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead the Perioperative Services team. The role balances hands-on clinical practice with leadership duties, under the Nurse Unit Manager, to support day-to-day operations and drive a culture of safety, teamwork and clinical excellence.

Ideal candidates will have Scrub/Scout experience, strong communication, and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Recent experience within Perioperative Services.
• Demonstrated Scrub/Scout experience.
• Clinical knowledge and patient assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and service excellence.
• Ability to mentor, develop and support team members.
• Minimum 5 years as a scrub scout nurse.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Coordinate clinical activities and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding NSQHS Standards and contemporary perioperative practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Postgraduate perioperative nursing qualification.
• Experience contributing to accreditation and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Support daily coordination of operating theatre activities and workflows.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff.
• Act as role model for evidence‑based practice and patient‑centred care.
• Support staffing, resource allocation and operational efficiency.
• Assist with performance development, coaching and staff engagement.
• Contribute to quality improvement, accreditation and patient safety initiatives.
• Promote effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Scrub Scout experience

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Patient safety

Communication

Mentoring

Prioritization

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Postgraduate perioperative nursing

Job description

At John Fawkner Private Hospital, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Perioperative Services team who has Scrub Scout experience.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate perioperative nurse who enjoys balancing hands‑on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities. Working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of our perioperative department while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork and clinical excellence.

Whether you're an experienced ANUM or a senior perioperative nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an ANUM, you will provide operational and clinical leadership across the perioperative environment, supporting teams in delivering safe, high‑quality care to patients undergoing surgery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the daily coordination of operating theatre activities and workflows
• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff
• Acting as a role model for evidence‑based practice and patient‑centred care
• Supporting staffing, resource allocation and operational efficiency
• Assisting with performance development, coaching and staff engagement
• Contributing to quality improvement, accreditation and patient safety initiatives
• Promoting effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Supporting a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Recent experience within Perioperative Services
• Demonstrated experience in Scrub/Scout
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and service excellence
• The ability to mentor, develop and support team members
• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a scrub scout nurse
• Well‑developed leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical activities and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of NSQHS Standards and contemporary perioperative practice
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or related specialty
• Experience participating in accreditation activitiesKnowledge of workforce planning, rostering and clinical governance processes

About us

John Fawkner Private Hospital is a fully accredited 186‑bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, oncology and critical care services. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic technology, the hospital is focused on meeting the healthcare needs of patients in our local community and surrounding regions.

The Hospital has an established reputation as a leading healthcare provider, achieving recognition in many specialties throughout the years. Specialising in Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Oncology, the Hospital provides a comprehensive range of onsite medical and surgical services and delivering the highest standard in all areas of health care.

John Fawkner Private Hospital is the only private 24 hour Emergency Department and Critical Care unit in northwestern Melbourne and works with highly skilled visiting specialists who offer subspecialty expertise. The Hospital has a long‑established tradition for providing quality healthcare to our local community, the veteran community and patients travelling from regional northwest Victoria.

Why Healthscope?

Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day! Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Our sites are backed by a dynamic Support Office, empowering us to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

Here's what we offer:

• Flexibility: Work across one or multiple hospitals in our expansive network
• Perks: Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging & more!
• Growth: Access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey

At Healthscope, we take pride in collaborating with talented, passionate, and compassionate individuals to ensure every patient experiences the highest quality care during their stay. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful!

Come and be the difference in our patients' lives!

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.