Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative (Urology Focus) | Melbourne

Are you an experienced perioperative nurse ready to step into a leadership role? We're recruiting Associate Nurse Unit Managers for the Perioperative team with a focus on Urology at a newly renovated private hospital in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering exceptional career pathway development and state-of-the-art facilities.

As Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative, you'll provide clinical leadership within a fast-paced, varied theatre environment specialising in urology procedures. This role combines advanced perioperative expertise with operational management in a newly renovated, modern surgical setting where you can take pride in your work and demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction.

• Provide clinical operational direction to ensure efficient and effective perioperative management
• Coordinate the delivery of evidence-based nursing care within the operating theatre environment
• Facilitate a learning culture to ensure continuous improvement and staff development
• Maintain professional, constructive working relationships with visiting medical officers (VMOs) and surgical teams
• Manage the effective daily operation of human, financial, and material resources
• Coordinate and drive clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Undertake direct patient care as required
• Provide mentoring and leadership to perioperative nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with ACSQHC National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards
• Demonstrate positive role modelling behaviours and excellent customer service focus

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
• Valid Working with Children check
• Demonstrated experience being in charge of theatre shifts
• Sound clinical knowledge in perioperative nursing
• Postgraduate degree in relevant specialty area (or working towards completion)
• Compliance with ACSQHC National Standards
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive role modelling behaviours
• Excellent customer service focus, time management, and prioritisation skills
• Ability to manage a dynamic and changing theatre environment
• High-level computer literacy including MS Office and various databases

Desirable Qualifications

• Current or previous Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) experience
• Clinical Nurse Specialist experience in perioperative or urology nursing

Benefits of This Position

• Permanent full-time role with clear career pathway development
• Work in newly renovated, state-of-the-art perioperative facilities
• Close to public transport for easy commuting
• Supportive management team committed to quality patient care and staff development
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Discounted health insurance options
• Education and support to encourage career growth
• Flexibility to work across multiple hospitals within the network
• Be part of an exciting new chapter following major hospital redevelopment

About the Hospital

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a private hospital in Melbourne's northern suburbs that has just completed a major redevelopment and expansion, opening in February 2024. The hospital is strategically positioned to meet the growing healthcare needs of the northern suburbs communities.

The recently completed expansion represents a significant investment in clinical services and staff development:

• 4 New State-of-the-Art Operating Theatres with advanced surgical technology
• Expanded Clinical Services with a focus on Orthopaedics and Urology
• New 4-Bed High Dependency Unit for enhanced post-operative care
• Premium On-Site Consulting Suites for specialist appointments
• New Day Surgery Admission Area with modern patient facilities
• On-Site Pharmacy and Café for convenience

Clinical Services:

The hospital provides a diverse range of surgical and medical services, with particular expertise in:

• Urology procedures and surgery
• Orthopaedic surgery
• General surgery
• Day surgery procedures
• High dependency care
• Comprehensive perioperative services

Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, the hospital offers easy access via public transport and serves a rapidly growing community. The newly renovated perioperative facilities feature the latest surgical technology, providing theatre nurses with an exceptional working environment and opportunities to develop expertise in specialist areas including urology and orthopaedics.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the hospital, with the redevelopment creating new career and professional development opportunities for both existing and prospective staff.

IHR Group is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency dedicated to connecting experienced nurses with permanent positions across Australia. With 12 years of experience in nursing recruitment, we offer a personalised, friendly approach that sets us apart from larger agencies.

• Completely Free – Our service is entirely free for nursing candidates
• Fast Response Times – As a boutique agency, we respond quickly with simple, streamlined procedures
• Personal Support – You'll work directly with our experienced recruitment team who understand your career goals
• Expert Guidance – We'll support you through every stage of the application and interview process
• Ongoing Communication – We maintain regular contact and keep you informed throughout your recruitment journey

How We Help:

• Professional CV formatting and presentation to highlight your perioperative and urology experience
• Direct access to exclusive nursing leadership opportunities across Melbourne and Australia
• Salary negotiation support to ensure competitive remuneration
• Interview preparation and guidance tailored to ANUM-level theatre positions
• Assistance with reference checks and credentialing requirements
• Support with Working with Children checks and compliance documentation
• Dedicated support from application through to placement

Our team specialises in placing Registered Nurses in permanent roles across private hospitals throughout Australia, with particular expertise in ANUM positions, perioperative nursing, theatre leadership, and specialist surgical units across Melbourne's hospital network.

Contact IHR Group today to discuss this Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative opportunity in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

Phone: +61 (0)2 9231 8481

Email: info@ihrgroup.com.au

Website: www.ihrgroup.com.au

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your perioperative nursing leadership career.