Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced
Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)
to join a well-established private acute hospital in Melbourne.
Working within a busy
30-bed Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward
, you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the unit while promoting excellence in patient care, staff development, and clinical governance. This role manages both elective and emergency patient cohorts and offers the opportunity to develop your leadership career within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
You will provide clinical leadership, support workforce management, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and work closely with Visiting Medical Officers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary package $117,356 - $121,296 + superannuation
Chance to lead within a specialised Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward
Supportive leadership team with ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Career progression within a reputable private healthcare provider
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced
Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)
to join a well-established private acute hospital in Melbourne.
Working within a busy
30-bed Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward
, you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the unit while promoting excellence in patient care, staff development, and clinical governance.



This role manages both elective and emergency patient cohorts and offers the opportunity to develop your leadership career within a team-oriented multidisciplinary environment.
You will provide clinical leadership, support workforce management, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and work closely with Visiting Medical Officers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.
What's on Offer
Permanent part-time position ******** EFT)
Competitive salary package $117,356 - $121,296 + superannuation
Opportunity to lead within a specialised Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery ward
Supportive leadership team with ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Career progression within a reputable private healthcare provider
About You
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Bachelor of Nursing
Previous leadership or management experience within an acute hospital environment
Experience in Orthopaedic, Neurosurgical or Surgical nursing highly regarded
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
Understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and national safety and quality standards
Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including night duty
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty are desirable but not essential
Full Australian working rights required
Permanent Part-Time ******** EFT) leadership opportunity
Competitive salary $117,356 - $121,296 + Super
Join a supportive private acute healthcare organisation
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📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery (Melbourne)
🏢 SustainHealth Recruitment
📍 Melbourne