Associate Nurse Unit Manager | Aged Mental Health at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

119429.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management Skills, Communication Skills, Organisational Skills, Clinical Operations, Nursing Care, Aged Care Standards, Team Support, Patient Care, Budget Understanding, NDIS Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Kew location Senior leadership opportunity Permanent Night Duty part time positions available About the Role As part of the senior leadership team the Associate Nurse Unit Manager will manage day to day clinical operations in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will provide direction, guidance and support to the nursing team and escalate care of the deteriorating patient. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will support and assist the Nurse Unit Manager in achieving specific Key Performance Indicators as developed for the unit. The function of this position is to ensure the provision of comprehensive assessment and quality nursing care that meets the requirements of the Aged Care and Accreditation Standards. Classifications for this position will range from classification range NP83 - NP74 ($115,536 -$119,429 per annum pro rata). Your Contribution You are a dynamic, highly motivated Registered Nurse with the drive to lead the team at Riverside. You bring demonstrated leadership and management skills along with excellent communication skills and organisation ability and will be capable of acting as the NUM when required. Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of AHPRA Demonstrated organisational skills. Demonstrated understanding of the organisational budgetary structure. Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! 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 Riverside Riverside is a 30-bed aged person’s mental health unit which cares for residents with various mental health, behavioural and psychological needs. The care model for Riverside is that of person-centred care which has at its core the responsibility to ensure that a person’s ability to make choices in every aspect of their lives is supported, where care is provided in consultation with each person and where institutional elements are eliminated to the greatest extent 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. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 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. Review the following documents: JR128977_ANUM Riverside PD.pdf Closing Date: 10 November 2025 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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care. Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities. Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will manage day-to-day clinical operations and provide direction and support to the nursing team. They will also assist the Nurse Unit Manager in achieving specific Key Performance Indicators for the unit.