Reference Number:54467:ANUM
- Anaesthetics/PACU Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)

Location:
Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced ANUM – Anaesthetic and PACU to join the Broadmeadows Surgical Centre. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role
With a designated Anaesthetic and Recovery portfolio, the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) of the Broadmeadows Surgical Centre
- BSC, in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), is accountable for providing professional nursing leadership across the BSC. The ANUM is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to all individuals attending the BSC. The ANUM supports effective floor coordination of theatre activities, contributing to efficient operations, optimal resource utilisation, and the maintenance of patient safety and care standards.



The role requires a proactive approach to clinical leadership, staff development, and operational management, in alignment with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards. To be successful in this role you will have:
• Experience as Acting Associate Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as Anaesthetic and PACU Registered nurse
• Experience in conflict management / negotiations
• Leadership qualities with proven ability to direct, enthuse and encourage a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of patient flow principles and hospital demand management including knowledge of access KPIs
• Good communication skills Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contactDebbi Strappazzon – Acting NUM, Broadmeadows Surgical Centre
- 8345 -5760 Applications close indicate date 12 November 2026. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our recent ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online) Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 ANUM - Anaesthetics/PACU (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne