Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Palliative Care

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs | five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging 

About the role 

The role of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager is to assist the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in planning and delivery of high-quality care to each patient and family receiving community and ward based Palliative Care. The ANUM will provide leadership through strong clinical knowledge and the support of team members. The direct clinical role will involve providing clinical support as well as education to ensure excellence in palliative care service provision. The ANUM may also have responsibility of the After Hours Coordinator for the Anam Cara House building on the off-duty of the Director of Nursing (DON). The After-Hours Nursing Coordinator is the overarching delegated site manager at the Anam Cara building in these out of business hours period. They are responsible for the safe, effective and efficient management of Palliative Care services and resources.

Key responsibilities 

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for nursing practice, supporting the team in delivering high-quality, evidence-based palliative care.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork, contributing to a supportive and cohesive multidisciplinary environment.
• Take a proactive leadership role in addressing daily operational and strategic issues, supporting change initiatives and resolving challenges within the service.
• Maintain a strong commitment to ongoing professional development while supporting innovation and continuous improvement in clinical practice.

What we’re looking for 

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with a postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care or working towards it.
• Strong clinical nursing skills with the ability to lead, act as a role model for clinical competence, and support both strategic and day-to-day team operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within and support a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, innovation in care delivery, and ongoing professional development.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

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 peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

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.