Title: Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)
Requisition ID: 6940
Location:
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
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Job Posting Date: 11 Aug 2026
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Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health & AOD Detox
Part Time | 0.7 EFT (56 hours per fortnight)
Box Hill Hospital, Ward 1 East
Be part of a unique service delivery model, Mental Health & AOD Detox
Join our compassionate & consumer focused team today!
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will:
Provide clinical leadership and act as the recognised shift leader, establishing priorities and coordinating safe, high-quality patient care.
Undertake comprehensive mental health nursing assessments, develop and implement person-centred care plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment.
Provide clinical support and guidance to nursing staff, students and other team members, with a focus on capability development and best practice.
Coordinate nursing and non-nursing functions on shift, ensuring staff work within relevant professional, organisational and safety standards.
Contribute to the development of nursing practice, procedures and service objectives, supporting continuous improvement across the unit.
Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, communication and clinical governance.
Bring sound clinical knowledge, leadership experience and dual diagnosis capability, together with enthusiasm, initiative and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.
Support the delivery of a collaborative service focused on achieving positive outcomes for consumers experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Current registration with AHPRA (essential)
Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in mental health and/or AOD nursing (within Australia)
Post graduate mental health nursing qualifications (essential) and AOD stream qualifications (highly regarded)
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
An empathetic and personable demeanour
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability and experience to confidently lead a diverse team
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please
Contact Person: Katherine Kyrkou
Contact Number: 9895 4903
Job Posting End Date: 06/09/2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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