Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Eastern Health

Lysterfield, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Registration, Clinical Knowledge, Surgical Nursing, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Communication, Organisational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Permanent Part Time | Tailored hours to balance work and life with benefits Angliss Hospital | Surgical Ward | Car parking on-site Senior nursing leadership role Eastern Health Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. About the role 2 West is a 25 bed surgical ward with a mix of general surgery and gynecology. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic nurse leader with excellent clinical knowledge and experience in acute surgical nursing. You will work closely with the Nurse Manager and ANUM leadership team to join the multidisciplinary team in providing patient centered and inclusive care to our patients and their families. About you To be successful in this role you will possess: Current nursing registration with AHPRA Excellent knowledge of best practice in surgical nursing Highly developed interpersonal skills and leadership experience A strong commitment to high quality care The ability to work as part of a diverse team Excellent communication and organisational skills Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! Mentor and Shadowing program Access to discovery days across our 50 sites Study and professional development leave Friendly & supportive teams Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fitness Passport for work-life balance Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme Access to Private Health Insurance offers Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training Cafes at all of our Hospitals Next Steps Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. Good to know: We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. Advertising may end before the closing date. We do not accept recruitment agency application If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. Please click here for position description linkContact Person: Catherine Hunkin Contact Number: 03 9764 6281 Contact Email: Catherine.Hunkin@easternhealth.org.au Job Posting End Date: 2nd March 2026 Need help submitting your application? Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles] Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process! Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Responsibilities

This senior nursing leadership role involves working closely with the Nurse Manager and ANUM leadership team within a 25-bed surgical ward offering general surgery and gynecology services. The primary focus is joining the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered and inclusive care to patients and their families.