Competitive salary: $***** - $***** per hour + 12% superannuation
Leadership opportunity within a highly skilled and supportive ICU team
Excellent professional development, employee benefits and career progression
Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for an experiencedRegistered Nurseto join a leading private hospital in Melbourne's eastern suburbs as anAssociate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Intensive Care Unit.
Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and wider clinical leadership team, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the ICU while helping maintain exceptional standards of patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for anexperienced ICU nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Acting ANUM or emerging nurse leaderlooking to take the next step in their leadership career within a high-acuity private hospital environment.
The hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services supported by advanced technology and experienced multidisciplinary teams, including emergency, intensive and coronary care, cardiac services and a broad range of complex surgical specialties.
About the Role
As Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will combine clinical expertise with hands‐on leadership, supporting your team to deliver safe, evidence‐based and patient‐centred care.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the daily clinical and operational management of the ICU
Coordinating high‐quality, evidence‐based nursing care
Providing leadership, mentorship and support to nursing staff
Supporting staff development and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture
Working closely with VMOs and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits
Supporting workforce planning and effective resource management
Providing direct patient care and clinical leadership when required




Promoting continuous improvement, professional development and clinical excellence
About You
You are a clinically confident and motivated ICU Registered Nurse who enjoys supporting others and is ready to further develop your leadership capabilities.
To be considered, you will have:
CurrentAHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
A minimum ofthree years' post-registration clinical nursing experience
Recent experience working within anIntensive Care Unit
PreviousANUM, Acting ANUM or Clinical Nurse Specialist experiencewill be highly regarded
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision‐making skills
Knowledge and understanding of theACQSHC National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Robust organisational, prioritisation and time‐management abilities
A genuine commitment to mentoring colleagues and building a positive team culture
Current Working with Children Check, where applicable
Salary & Benefits
Salary: $*****–$***** per hour + 12% superannuation, based on relevant nursing experience and the applicable Victorian nursing Enterprise Agreement
You will also have access to:
Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
Career progression within a large private hospital network
Education and training opportunities
Discounted private health insurance
Retail discounts and Gym Passport access
A supportive and collaborative management team
Convenient Melbourne eastern suburbs location
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Intensive Care Unit | Permanent Role | Melbourne Vic
🏢 SustainHealth Recruitment
📍 Melbourne