Job Description
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Ward (Daylesford)
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Acute Ward | Daylesford Hospital Permanent Part-Time
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Lead, Support and Inspire
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Daylesford Hospital is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Acute Ward leadership team. This is an excellent prospect for a registered nurse with strong clinical skills and a passion for leadership to contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within our rural health service.
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Working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager, the ANUM plays a key role in supporting day-to-day ward operations, coordinating patient care, mentoring staff, and fostering a positive team culture.
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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 operational support across the Acute Ward.
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Coordinate patient flow and staffing allocation during shifts.
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Support and mentor nursing staff, students, and graduate nurses.
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Promote evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
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Assist with quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities, and risk management.
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Support workforce planning and rostering processes.
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Act in the Nurse Unit Manager role during periods of leave and absence.
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Roster: Rotating roster including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays as required
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Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager (as per applicable Enterprise Agreement)
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The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the leadership roster and be flexible in supporting the operational requirements of a 24-hour Acute Ward service.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Minimum 5 years experience in an acute hospital setting
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Current Advanced Life Support certification
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Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to coordinate shifts effectively.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Sound clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
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Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Postgraduate qualification in Nursing, Leadership, or a related discipline.
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Previous experience in a Nurse-in-Charge or ANUM position.
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Experience working within a rural or regional health service.
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Knowledge of NSQHS Standards and quality frameworks.
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About CHRH:
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Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne.Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.
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