Associate Nurse Unit Manager Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) and Short Stay Unit (SSU)
$120,416 - $124,472 a year
1d ago , from Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - (DOSA) and (SSU)
Ongoing, full-time and part-time positions available - up to 80 hours per fortnight.
Up to $120,****** (YW11) - $124,****** (YW12) base salary per annum + salary packaging + super + 5-weeks annual leave - (full time equivalent to be pro-rated for part time).
Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available.
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.
Globally, we are facing one of the most pivotal times in the pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac stands at its forefront. Together, we aim to lead a new era of cancer prevention, care and discovery, supported by state-of-the‐art facilities at our new home within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.
The Role
The DOSA/ SSU ANUM is responsible for coordinating patient flow and staffing and working closely with adjacent and multidisciplinary teams to ensure staff and patient safety each day.Reporting to the NUM of DOSA/ SSU; this role will involve leading the nursing team and providing support to ensure the provision of high-quality patient care.
To be successful in this position you will be highly motivated and will have demonstrated an ability to lead and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and well‐developed interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives EBA. Up to $120,****** (YW11) - $124,****** (YW12) base salary per annum (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
About Day of Surgery Admissions and Short Stay Unit
Day of Surgery Admissions and the Short Stay Unit work together to provide care of patients presenting for day procedures or requiring an overnight stay after surgery. Staff admit and discharge a high number of patients each day and are responsible for ensuring patients are well supported to return home after a short time in hospital. The unit is supported by a Practice Development Nurse to enhance evidence-based practice and support staff in the completion of competency assessments and on‐ward learning.
The successful applicant will have sound surgical oncology background with a desirable experience in nursing management or nurse in charge roles. Exceptional clinical leadership, sound communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic fast paced ward environment is essential.




Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with health professionals.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative, resourceful and adaptive to change.
Strong understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.
High level of reliability and professional conduct.
A thorough understanding of factors that lead to effective patient flow and access.
Consistently models behaviours that contribute to a culture of respect, excellence, compassion and innovation for patients, families and multidisciplinary staff.
Consistently adheres to standards and policies of the organisation and ensures they are translated into action within the unit.
Surgical ward and/ or Day Surgery nursing experience
Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software
Desirable Clinical skills - PCA management, blood management, CVADs or willing to work towards
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Applications Close: *****pm Sunday 22 November ****.
Position Summary
As an ANUM in DOSA and SSU you are responsible for providing high quality, comprehensive, individualised patient care through the patient's perioperative journey, from admission pre‐operatively to discharge home.
The DOSA/ SSU ANUM is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the practice and workflow of DOSA/ SSU staff including management of daily activity and processes within the unit, providing clinical and operational support to staff and working collaboratively to manage patient flow and staffing across DOSA and SSU.
In this role you will act as a resource for staff and other professionals within the DOSA/ SSU space and communicate effectively with adjacent teams to facilitate safe and high-quality care and positive experience for patients, visitors and colleagues.
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employer) Enterprise Agreement *********.
Classification or Salary Range
ANUM (YW11)
Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day
Key Relationships
Internal
Nurse Unit Manager
Practice Development Nurse
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Staff
Medical Staff
Patient Support Staff
Patients, Families and Carers
External
Community Health Agencies
Undergraduate nurses
Skills
Commitment to Peter Mac's Values and Nurse's Values
AHPRA Registration
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
A patient focused approach to care
Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions
Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team and collaboration with medical teams
Ability to work in a fast‐paced setting




Demonstrated team player who can foster collaborative partnerships
Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
Surgical ward and/ or Day Surgery nursing experience
Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software
Key Accountabilities
Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Applies critical thinking and evidence-based practice to deliver safe, high-quality person‐centred care.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
Builds collaborative relationships and supports team‐based care.
Coordinates patient care and advocates for patient needs.
Provides clinical leadership and promotes quality care.
Maintains capability for practice
Accountable for safe practice, professional development, and maintaining competencies.
Supports and develops nursing staff through education, mentoring, and orientation.
Provides health education and collaborates with the PDN to support workforce capability.
Comprehensively conducts assessments
ANUMs accurately conduct comprehensive and systematic assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
Analyse information and data and communicate outcomes as the basis for practice
Develops a plan for nursing practice
ANUMs are responsible for the planning and communication of nursing practice.
Agreed plans are developed in partnership. Plans are based on the ANUM's appraisal of comprehensive, relevant information and evidence that is documented and communicated
Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
ANUMs provide and may delegate, quality and ethical goal‐directed actions. These are based on comprehensive and systematic assessment and the best available evidence to achieve planned and agreed outcomes
Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people
Practices within own scope of practice
Appropriately supervises and delegates aspects of practice to enrolled nurses and RUSONs, according to their scope of practice
Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
ANUM takes responsibility for the evaluation of practice based on agreed priorities, goals, plans and outcomes and revises practice accordingly.
Contributes to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures including implementation and evaluation
Actively participates in quality improvement and research projects, including auditing.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
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📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager Day Of Surgery Admissions (Dosa) And Short Stay Unit (Ssu)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne