Nurse Unit Manager - Day Procedure

svha; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is seeking a Senior Nursing leader to oversee the Day Procedure Unit and Endoscopy nursing teams. The role involves daily co-ordination, staff management, and collaboration with ANUMs, NUMs, anaesthetists, and sterile processing to support about 18,000 admissions per year and 6,000 endoscopy cases.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Nursing with a postgraduate qualification and 3–4 years of NUM/ANUM experience in perioperative services, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing is required.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 3–4 years experience as NUM/ANUM in DPU/Endoscopy or peri-operative services.

Responsibilities

• Daily clinical coordination of the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit nursing staff including sick leave management, communication of list changes, equipment and emergency procedures.
• Manage the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit nursing staff.
• Liaise daily with ANUMs, Perioperative NUMs, Anaesthetist in charge, and SPC NUM regarding changes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Description

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Senior leadership opportunity
• Permanent, Full time position, 38 hours per week with ADO

About the Role

The Day Procedure Unit services the procedural areas of Operating Suite, Endoscopy, DSA, CathLab, Cardiology and Radiology admits and discharges. On average there is 18,000 admissions per annum. The endoscopy department consists of 3 endoscopy suites that provide the following procedures- gastrointestinal procedures including interventional, Acute Pain Intervention, ECT, Lithotripsy, Urology, respiratory and Bone Marrow Biopsies. On average they treat around 6,000 cases per annum.

• Daily clinical co-ordination of the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit nursing staff including sick leave management, communication of list changes, equipment and emergency procedures
• Manage the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit nursing staff
• Liaise daily with the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit ANUMs, Perioperative NUMs , Anaesthetist in charge, Sterile Processing Centre (SPC) NUM regarding any changes
• Communicates with the above listed teams about ongoing changes

Classification for this position will range between NM11 - NM12 ($142,105.60 - $147,113.20 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Relevant Post graduate Qualification
• Minimum of 3-4 experience as previous NUM or ANUM, either in DPU, Endoscopy or Peri-operative services
• Good understanding of GESA and GENCA standards along with Infection prevention and control guidelines for endoscopy and NSQHS standards

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About DPU and Endoscopy

St Vincent's Day Procedures and Endoscopy unit is based on the first floor on the Inpatient building. It is a Monday to Friday Serviced work area. The Day Procedure Unit services the procedural areas of Operating Suite, Endoscopy, DSA, CathLab, Cardiology and Radiology admits and discharges. On average there is 18,000 admissions per annum. The endoscopy department consists of 3 endoscopy suites that provide the following procedures- gastrointestinal procedures including interventional, Acute Pain Intervention, ECT, Lithotripsy, Urology, respiratory and Bone Marrow Biopsies. On average they treat around 6,000 cases per annum.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date

12 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

View Reconciliation Action Plan