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Requisition No: 8875

Executive Division: Operations

Program: Neonatal & Paediatric Services

Department: JKWCH_Level 5 Newborn Services

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto

Job Function: Nursing

Role Summary:

- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: ANUM Year 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Make a difference in the lives of our smallest patients and their families.

Are you an experienced neonatal nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Newborn Services at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s is seeking a passionate and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your neonatal clinical expertise with leadership, education and operational management, while making a meaningful difference to the care and experience of newborns and their families.

As an ANUM, you will be a visible and supportive clinical leader within the unit, working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based and family-centred care.

You will play an important role in supporting our nurses to develop their skills, confidence and capability while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide strong clinical leadership and role model excellence in neonatal nursing practice.
- Coordinate and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care across the shift.
- Lead, support and motivate staff to achieve positive outcomes for babies, families and the team. Support the education,



orientation, preceptorship and professional development of nurses at all levels. Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, clinical safety and innovation.
- Work collaboratively with medical, allied health and other multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care. Contribute to effective staffing, workload allocation, rostering, resource management and operational flow.
- Support staff wellbeing, professional relationships and a positive workplace culture.

About you:

- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Neonatal expertise – with a Neonatal Intensive Care postgraduate qualification and demonstrated neonatal clinical competence.
- Strong clinical leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead, support and develop nursing staff, with effective communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
- Commitment to safe, evidence-based care – A strong commitment to high-quality, safe and person-centred care, with knowledge of NSQHS Standards and a demonstrated ability to contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

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About Western Health





Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation, and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a cooperative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

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📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne