Associate Nurse Unit Manager General Surgical 5 East

We are very excited to offer a highly sought-after Associate Nurse Unit Manager role that will be a part of our incredible team at Epworth Geelong! This is a part time (30.4 hours) position and applications are invited from experienced passionate and highly motivated Registered Nurses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within our surgical ward at Geelong which specialises in breast and endocrine ENT neurosurgery plastics vascular hepatobiliary colorectal upper and lower GI bariatric weight loss surgery dental and ophthalmology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership as an ANUM within our 5 East surgical ward. Demonstrating a strong supportive collaborative and engaging style you must be passionate about patient centred care grounded in high quality clinical turn you will be supported by a great team and provided with the opportunity to increase your knowledge through extensive educational programs and opportunities.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing leadership as an ANUM within 5 East
• Delivering exceptional patient experience and care
• Playing an active part within a high functioning proactive team
• Utilising your broad knowledge and experience within a small flexible environment
• Promoting a safe and respectful working environment

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An excellent clinical understanding of surgical nursing care
• Well-developed proactive time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Commitment to your professional development
• The ability to work within a team focused environment

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager - 5 East you will bring expert clinical knowledge innovative management skills and an ability to lead collaborative change in this highly respected speciality area.

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong located adjacent to Deakin Universitys Medical School in Waurn Ponds is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors nurses allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications :

• Relevant Graduate/Post Graduate qualification
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

The annual salary range for a full time ANUM AUD $115678.68 - $119579.20 super entitlements depending on registration type year level and position (prorated for part-time). 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact or call (03).

Please note early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the role is filled.

Apply have over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time