Job Description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Acute Services

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Full time -Permanent - East Gippsland, Victoria

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Lead Acute Services in a Supportive Rural Health Setting

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We are currently recruiting for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join a well-established rural health service in beautiful East Gippsland, Victoria. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands‐on clinical practice with leadership while making a genuine difference to the local community.

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Working across the Medical Ward and Emergency Department, you'll play a key role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager, leading clinical teams, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high‐quality care.

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About the Role

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As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will:

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- Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff across Acute Services.
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- Coordinate daily patient flow, staffing and resource allocation.
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- Support the operational management of the Medical Ward and Emergency Department.
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- Deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based patient care.
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- Mentor and develop nursing staff to promote clinical excellence.
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- Drive quality improvement initiatives and patient safety outcomes.
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- Ensure compliance with clinical governance, accreditation and infection prevention standards.
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- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
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- Act as Nurse Unit Manager when required.
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About You

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To be successful, you will have:

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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
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- Demonstrated experience in acute medical nursing.
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- Emergency nursing experience is highly regarded.
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- Previous leadership or acting leadership experience.
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- Strong clinical assessment and decision‐making skills.
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- Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
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- A passion for mentoring staff and delivering exceptional patient care.
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Highly Desirable

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- Postgraduate qualification in Emergency Nursing, Acute Care or a related specialty.
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- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
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- Experience working within a rural or regional health service.
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- Experience using electronic medical record systems.
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What's on Offer

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- Permanent full‐time leadership opportunity.
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- Competitive salary in line with the relevant Enterprise Agreement.
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- Salary packaging benefits.
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- Ongoing professional development and education support.
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- Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.
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- Opportunity to influence patient care and help shape clinical excellence.
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- Work in a picturesque East Gippsland location, just a short drive from stunning beaches, rivers and national parks, offering an exceptional work‐life balance.
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📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Acute Care, East Gippsland (Marlo)
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