Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Haemodialysis

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Haemodialysis 
Up to 40 hours per fortnight 

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

The Haemodialysis Unit is a three bed unit catering to clients who need treatment for end-stage kidney disease. The Unit is a satellite unit for Barwon Health and currently operates 6 days per week, the staff within the unit operate autonomously. 

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is a valued member of the Nurse Leadership team promoting a values based organisation culture. 

The role provides support to the Nurse Unit Manager role and is responsible for promoting a high standard of professional practice, whilst ensuring the provision of effective clinical and organisational services. 

What’s required? 

Essential:

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse Registration. 
• Demonstrated experience managing patients undergoing haemodialysis 
• Sound decision making and problem-solving ability 
• Well-developed patient assessment skills 

 Desirable:

• Recognised renal qualification (minimum grad certificate)- or working towards 

• Training/Assessing qualification - or working towards 

• Previous/ recent leadership experience.  

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are 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.