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Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Emergency Department
Knox Private Hospital | Melbourne's East
Take the next step in your Emergency Nursing leadership career
Are you an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse ready to grow into a leadership role? Join the dynamic team at Knox Private Hospital as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting and developing a high-performing nursing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities in a supportive environment that genuinely invests in your professional growth and success.
Why join us?
✅ Enjoy a leadership role in a busy and rewarding Emergency Department
✅ Work in a modern private hospital with state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Be supported by an experienced and collaborative management team
✅ Access ongoing education, professional development and career pathways
✅ Convenient Melbourne east location with easy access to EastLink
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About Knox Private Hospital
Knox Private Hospital is one of Victoria's largest private hospitals, providing exceptional healthcare services to more than 1.2 million people across Melbourne's eastern and outer eastern suburbs.
Our 24/7 Emergency Department supports a diverse range of medical and surgical specialties, including highly complex procedures. With 15 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology services, two cardiac catheterisation laboratories, and specialist capabilities across cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more, you'll be part of an organisation committed to clinical excellence.
Supported by expanded Coronary Care and Intensive Care Units, our multidisciplinary teams work together to provide outstanding patient outcomes and experiences.
You'll also enjoy working in a modern, newly established ward on the hospital's third floor, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, beautiful views and a welcoming team culture where collaboration, support and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
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About the Role
As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the Emergency Department, supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and helping drive excellence in patient care, team performance and clinical outcomes.
You will:
Provide clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
Support and mentor nursing staff to foster professional growth and development
Promote a positive learning culture focused on continuous improvement
Build strong, collaborative relationships with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams
Coordinate evidence-based nursing care delivery across the department
Contribute to workforce planning and effective resource management
Lead and participate in clinical audits, accreditation activities and quality improvement initiatives
Provide direct patient care when required
Act as a positive role model, inspiring excellence within the team
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About You
You are a passionate and motivated Emergency Department nurse who enjoys supporting others, leading by example and contributing to a positive team culture.
To be successful, you will have:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care
Minimum three years' clinical nursing experience
Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient care and customer service
Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
Compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Current Working with Children Check (where applicable)
Desirable:
Previous experience as an ANUM, Clinical Nurse Specialist or senior Emergency Department nurse
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Why Healthscope?
At Healthscope, people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a national network committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting our people to thrive professionally and personally.
As part of our Community of Care, you'll have access to:
Flexible opportunities across one or multiple Healthscope hospitals
Ongoing education, training and professional development
Career progression opportunities within Australia's leading private healthcare network
Discounted health insurance (for eligible employees)
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Access to a broad network of clinical expertise and resources
We celebrate success, support each other through challenges and work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families every day.
Make a difference where it matters most.
Join a team where your leadership, expertise and passion for emergency nursing will be valued and rewarded.
Applications close: 26th September 2026
