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Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Surgical Wards

Barwon Health -
Geelong VIC

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Job Details

Temporary | Part-time

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

AHPRA registration
Patient service
Clinical experience
Patient care
Working with Children Check
Leadership
Communication skills
Nursing

Full Job Description

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 48

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 8576

Work with an innovative multidisciplinary team
Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront and renowned ocean coastline
Temporary part-time opportunity (48 hours per fortnight) Parental Leave Relief

About the Role

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for coordinating clinical operations, providing shift leadership, and supporting the professional development of nursing staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing clinical leadership and operational management during allocated shifts.
Coordinating patient flow and bed management to optimise patient care and service delivery.
Supporting and mentoring nursing staff, graduates, and students.
Promoting evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, standards, and accreditation requirements.
Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Assisting the Nurse Unit Manager with workforce management, performance development, and service planning.

What we're looking for

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Demonstrated clinical experience in surgical nursing
Previous leadership experience or experience acting in a senior nursing role.
Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational abilities.
Commitment to patient-centred care, safety, and quality improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment

About the Surgical/Colorectal Ward

Our Surgical/Colorectal Ward provides specialised care for patients undergoing colorectal, gastrointestinal, and general surgical procedures. The ward is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care through a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Join Our Team

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our dynamic Surgical/Colorectal Ward team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled registered nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, supporting staff development, and contributing to the operational leadership of a specialised surgical service.

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the ANUM plays a key leadership role in ensuring the provision of safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients undergoing colorectal and general surgical procedures.

Position Description

Barwon Health staff benefits

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Alex Hommelhoff
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 4215 2249

Application closing date: 30 August 2026

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

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