Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Surgical Wards
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8576
Broaden Your Horizons
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia
- 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
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.
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.
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.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Essential Criteria
- 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
Desirable Criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in perioperative, surgical nursing, leadership, or a related field.
- Experience in workforce coordination and resource management.
- Knowledge of colorectal enhanced recovery pathways and contemporary surgical nursing practices.
- Participation in quality improvement, accreditation, or research activities.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- 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
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.
Contact person: Grace Bishop
Email: GRACE.PEDRETTI@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 2257
Application closing date: 21 June, 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 cage 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.