Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

Knox Private Hospital | Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Take the next step in your cardiac nursing leadership career

Are you an experienced Coronary Care Nurse ready to expand your leadership capabilities? Do you thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment where clinical excellence and professional development are genuinely valued?

Knox Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our growing Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within a highly skilled and supportive team, helping to shape exceptional patient outcomes while further developing your management and clinical expertise.

Why join Knox Private Hospital?

✅ Permanent full-time or part-time opportunity
✅ Leadership role within a growing and innovative cardiac service
✅ Supportive and experienced management team
✅ State-of-the-art facilities and technology
✅ Convenient Melbourne eastern suburbs location with easy access to EastLink
✅ Career development and ongoing education opportunities

About Knox Private Hospital

Knox Private Hospital is one of Victoria's largest private hospitals, providing exceptional healthcare to more than 1.2 million people across Melbourne's eastern and outer eastern suburbs.

Our comprehensive clinical services include a 24/7 Emergency Department, advanced surgical specialties, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac catheterisation laboratories and cardiothoracic surgery capabilities. Supported by an expanded Coronary Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit, we are committed to delivering outstanding clinical care using the latest technology and evidence-based practice.

Our multidisciplinary teams work together to create a supportive, patient-centred setting where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical leadership, operational support and staff mentorship within the Coronary Care Unit.





You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of patient care, supporting team development and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the unit.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide clinical and operational leadership within the CCU
- Foster a positive learning culture that supports staff growth and development
- Mentor, coach and support nursing team members
- Coordinate evidence-based nursing care and clinical practice
- Build strong relationships with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams
- Support daily resource management, staffing and operational requirements
- Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Deliver direct patient care when required
- Promote a culture of excellence, accountability and patient-centred care

About You

You are a passionate cardiac nurse with strong clinical expertise and a desire to lead and support others.

To be successful, you will bring:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- 2-3 years' experience within a Coronary Care Unit
- Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care (Cardiac qualification preferred)
- Demonstrated team leadership experience
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Compliance with NSQHS/ACQSHC Standards
- Current Working with Children Check
- Ability to work across a rotating AM, PM and Night Duty roster

Desirable:

- Previous ANUM experience or experience in a senior clinical nursing role

Why Healthscope?

At Healthscope, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Community of Care, you'll join a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding patient outcomes while supporting one another to succeed.

We offer:





- Opportunities to work across our national hospital network
- Ongoing professional development and education support
- Career progression pathways within a leading healthcare organisation
- Discounted health insurance for eligible employees
- Access to a collaborative and supportive team culture
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

Our people share a commitment to excellence, compassion and teamwork. We celebrate success together, learn from each other and support one another through every challenge.

Ready to make your mark in cardiac nursing leadership?

Join Knox Private Hospital and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care while helping nurses grow and succeed.

Come and be the difference in our patients' lives.

Applications close: 26th Septmeber 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ••••@healthscope.com.au

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2025 (Salay range between $60.15 - $62.17 + 12% Super)

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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