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/n Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – RPN3 /n ANUM Year 1/RPN3 Year 3 - $120,442.40 – ANUM Year 2/RPN3 Year 4 - $124,498.40 /n Position Purpose /n The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is a frontline nursing leadership role working closely with the Unit Manager to deliver high-quality clinical care, operational leadership and workforce management. /n ANUMs are responsible for coordinating shifts, supporting clinical governance, leading nursing teams and contributing to unit culture, quality improvement and service development. /n Essential Qualifications /n Candidates must possess: /n /n
Current AHPRA registration

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Minimum Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or recognised equivalent)

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Eligibility to work in Australia

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Ability to satisfy police and security screening requirements Meet immunisation requirements

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Typically 3+ years mental health nursing experience

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Minimum 2 years operating at senior clinician, team leader or acting ANUM level

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Forensic mental health

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Acute inpatient psychiatry

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Secure mental health services





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Psychiatric intensive care

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Correctional health settings

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Clinical leadership within multidisciplinary clinical teams

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Coordinate and lead clinical shifts

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Manage staffing and resources

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Make autonomous clinical decisions

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Support nursing workforce development

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Coach and mentor junior clinicians

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Drive quality and safety initiatives

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Lead responses to clinical incidents and emergencies

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Maintain high standards of clinical governance

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Build team-oriented multidisciplinary relationships

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Inspire and develop nursing teams

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Balance clinical and operational priorities

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Navigate complex forensic and mental health presentations

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Drive positive unit culture

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Demonstrate sound judgement under pressure

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Lead with professionalism, accountability and compassion

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📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager Anum Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Symbolic Recruitment
📍 Australia