Associate Nurse Unit Manager Intensive Care Unit

Epworth Eastern is seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Intensive Care this key leadership role you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in delivering high-quality patient-centered care while contributing positively to a  high-performing and engaged nursing team. 

As an ANUM you will play a pivitol role in providing both clinical and operational leadership within the Intensive Care Unit.  You will help ensure the smooth and effective  running of the unit while fostering an environment and culture that champions excellence compassion and innovation. 

In this role you will: 

• Lead the delivery of safe timely and evidence-based nursing care 
• Support and develop nursing staff through education coaching and effective leadership 
• Coordinate patient flow resource allocation and day to day operational efficiency 
• Advocate for best practice models of care and continuous quality improvement  
• Maintain a safe clinical environment and promote a culture of accountability 
• Build strong collaborative relationships with staff VMOs patients and families 
• Act as a delegate for the Nurse Unit Manager when required 

This position plays a significant part in advancing  Epworths strategic goals by enhancing patient experiences supporting staff excellence and strengthening multidisciplinary relationships. 

We are seeking an experienced clinician who leads by example and thrives in a dynamic face paced environment. Who will bring a passion for patient-centred care team engagement and operational effectiveness. 

To be successful in this role you will need to have: 

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse  
• Relevant post-registration clinical experience 
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing  
• Well-developed leadership communication and interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated clinical expertise with a commitment to quality safety and continuous improvement 
• Strong understanding of NSQHS Standards and clinical governance principles 
• Ability to support organisational change and contribute positively to  workplace culture 
• Sound knowledge of OH&S  relevant legislation and healthcare award frameworks 
• Recent (within 12 months) experience in clinical leadership  

As ANUM you will have the opportunity to: 

• Grow and develop your leadership capability in a supportive environment 
• Influence patient care standards and contribute to service improvement 
• Play an active role in staff development succession planning and clinical education

Position Description           Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Eastern

Located in Box Hill Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility and has 15 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac vascular orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers a positive meaningful and sustainable impact on the health and well-being of our community delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbournes east.

Qualifications :

Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing  

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:

• Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.

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.

The annual salary range for full time ANUM AUD $115678- $119579  super entitlements depending on registration type year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Enquire/ Apply

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For more information refer to the attached position description or contact  or phone (03).

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 :

Full-time