Associate Nurse Unit Manager - UCC Fixed Term

Maryborough District Health Service; Maryborough; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryborough District Health Service in Maryborough, Victoria, is seeking an ANUM to support the Nurse Unit Manager with day-to-day coordination and delivery of high-quality care in a fast-paced urgent care environment. You will lead by example, mentor junior staff, and promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

This fixed-term role runs from September 2026 to 29 November 2026, for 32 hours per fortnight.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA is required.
• Postgraduate Critical Care Nursing certificate or progress toward it.
• Advanced Life Support and Paediatric Advanced Life Support competency.
• Clinical experience in urgent care with triage exposure.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to professional growth in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support Nurs Unit Manager in clinical and operational leadership.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care per best practices.
• Coordinate staffing and patient flow for timely service.
• Promote continuous improvement and staff development; mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Triage experience

Clinical nursing

Education

AHPRA registration

PGCert Critical Care Nursing

Job description

Fixed Term ANUM Contract - 32 hours per fortnight

Dates: September 2026 to November 29 2026.

The successful candidate will return to their substantive position upon completion of the fixed-term contract, unless required to return earlier due to the incumbent resuming their position.

About the Role

As the ANUM, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with the day-to-day coordination and delivery of high-quality care in a fast-paced urgent care environment. You’ll lead by example, mentor junior staff, and ensure efficient patient flow while fostering a positive, safe, and collaborative workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager in clinical and operational leadership
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in line with best practices
• Coordinate staffing and patient flow to ensure timely and effective service delivery
• Promote continuous improvement and contribute to staff development and education
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff

About You

You're an experienced, compassionate, and motivated nurse leader with a passion for urgent care and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You thrive in fast-moving environments, inspire confidence in your team, and are always focused on delivering exceptional care.

You will have:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing or equivalent, or working towards.
• Advanced Life Support/Paediatric Advanced Life Support competent.
• Clinical experience in the relevant specialty including Triage experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A desire to make a difference in a regional healthcare setting
• Commitment to professional growth and development in leadership.

For more information, please contact Hannah Scott (Nurse Unit Manager - Urgent Care Centre) via [e-mail]

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.