Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Robotics | Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

Are you a senior Registered Nurse with robotics or theatre experience ready to step into a management position?

We're recruiting an Associate Nurse Unit Manager specialising in Robotics for one of Victoria's largest private hospitals, offering exceptional career development and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge surgical technology.

As Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Robotics, you'll provide clinical leadership within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. This role combines advanced clinical expertise in robotic-assisted surgery with operational management, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based nursing care and excellent patient outcomes.

• Provide clinical operational direction to ensure efficient and effective unit management
• Coordinate the delivery of evidence-based nursing care within the robotics program
• 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 support to nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with ACSQHC National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards
• Demonstrate exemplary customer service focus and positive role modelling behaviours

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
• Valid Working with Children check
• Experience in Scrub Scout and Robotics (specifically robotic-assisted surgery)
• Sound clinical knowledge and technical expertise
• 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 work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Current or previous Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) experience
• Clinical Nurse Specialist experience

• Permanent full-time or part-time positions available
• Supportive management team committed to your professional development
• Work with cutting-edge robotic surgical technology
• 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 a collaborative, family-oriented hospital culture

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne's east and outer east regions.

This fully accredited tertiary facility is the largest and most established private hospital in Victoria's eastern region, featuring:

• 334 beds
• Emergency Services operating 24/7
• Extensive surgical specialties
• 14-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• 17-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• Comprehensive medical services
• Full range of cardiac services

• Advanced Cardiac Care: Two 24-hour Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, open heart surgery, and comprehensive cardiology services
• Robotic Surgery Program: Utilising the latest Da Vinci robotic technology for minimally invasive procedures
• Orthopaedics: Complex joint replacements and orthopaedic surgery
• Neurosurgery: Specialised neurological procedures
• Urology: Including robotic-assisted urological surgery
• Diagnostic Services: State-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic capabilities
• Elective and Emergency Care: Comprehensive surgical services 24/7

The hospital specialises in diagnostic, elective, and emergency cardiovascular care, offering patients access to the latest surgical technology and expertise. The expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses, and allied health professionals work collaboratively to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Located in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, the hospital serves a large, diverse community and has established itself as a leader in advanced surgical techniques, particularly in robotic-assisted surgery and cardiac care.

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

• Professional CV formatting and presentation to highlight your robotics and theatre 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 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, theatre nursing, robotics programs, and specialist surgical units across Melbourne's hospital network.

Contact IHR Group today to discuss this Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Robotics opportunity in Melbourne's eastern 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 nursing leadership career.