Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Anaesthetics & PACU | Melbourne

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) who is dedicated to ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey. This is a full-time leadership role within the Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at a private hospital in Melbourne, offering a Monday to Friday roster with flexible shift opportunities.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide clinical leadership and operational support to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong clinical expertise in Anaesthetics and/or PACU nursing, excellent leadership capabilities and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and support staff, contribute to service development and play a key role in driving positive patient outcomes.

As the ANUM, you will be:

• Providing clinical leadership and support to the Anaesthetics and PACU team;
• Coordinating day-to-day operations to ensure efficient patient flow and safe staffing levels;
• Delivering evidence-based nursing care in accordance with organisational policies, NSQHS Standards and professional requirements;
• Supporting, mentoring and developing nursing staff through education, coaching and performance management;
• Collaborating effectively with VMOs, anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams;
• Assisting the Nurse Unit Manager with rostering, quality activities and operational initiatives;
• Contributing to accreditation, quality improvement and risk management processes;
• Promoting a positive workplace culture.

• Current Registration with AHPRA;
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification;
• Working rights within Australia;
• Extensive recent experience in Anaesthetics and/or PACU nursing;
• Previous leadership experience at a senior nurse or ANUM level;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support clinical teams;
• Strong understanding of patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance principles;
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced perioperative environment;
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing, Anaesthetics, Recovery or Leadership (desirable);
• Knowledge of ACORN standards and contemporary perioperative practices;
• Experience in workforce management and resource allocation (desirable);
• Experience with electronic patient documentation systems;
• Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement or accreditation activities (desirable).

REMUNERATION

$60.15 per hour.

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