Perioperative ANUM Leader — Scrub/Scout

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

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.