Associate Nurse Unit Manager

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• Shape your nursing career with us, working in Ward 5 East - Cardiology and Thoracic Nursing 

• Permanent, full-time position available
• 38 hours per week

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Ward 5 East

Ward 5 East is a dynamic 32-bed unit specialising in cardiac and thoracic surgery and cardiology medicine. It contains a 12-bed High Dependency Unit caring for cardiac medical and surgical patients and thoracic surgery patients, and has ambulatory monitoring facilities for 18 beds. The unit is committed to patient-centred, evidence-based care and is dedicated to continuing professional development for all staff.

About the role 

As the ANUM, you will provide high-level oversight of access and flow and clinical management of patients, while supporting the wide range of staff and systems that reinforce safe, high-quality care. The unit is committed to patient-centred, evidence-based care and is dedicated to continuing professional development for all staff. 

A regular day will see you:    

• Manage acute patient care in a high acuity, high patient flow area, supporting cardiology procedural patients, post-operative surgical patients, acute ED admissions and patients transferred from ICU post cardiac surgery. 

• Support the ward in a high patient access and flow environment. 

• Provide patient education to enable patients to make informed decisions about their treatments and planned procedures whilst in hospital and post-discharge 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you: 

• Substantial clinical experience in an area of speciality 

• Leadership ability, with a clear understanding of the managerial responsibilities of the ANUM role. 

• Ability to assist and support the implementation of quality and change management initiatives and clinical projects. 

• Dedication to delivering outstanding patient-centred care 

• Commitment to continuing your professional development to advance your nursing practice 

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: David Thomas, Nurse Unit Manager at david.thomas2@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Monday 16 November 2026