Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative (Urology Focus) Private Hospital | Melbourne | Permanent Full-Time

The Opportunity Talent Quarter is proud to be partnering with a leading private hospital in Melbourne to recruit Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUMs) for their Perioperative Services team, with a particular focus on Urology.

This is a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Theatre Nurse ready to take the next step into leadership. With a supportive management team and a strong focus on professional development, this hospital provides a pathway for clinical growth while working in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art perioperative environment.

Why Join?

• Work in a renovated perioperative setting with new theatres and facilities
  
  
• Permanent full-time roles with a clear career pathway and leadership opportunities
  
  
• Supportive management team committed to quality patient care and staff wellbeing
  
  
• Close to public transport for easy access
  
  
• Be part of an organisation investing in the future of healthcare in Melbourne’s northern suburbs
  
  

Hospital Redevelopment Highlights Following a major redevelopment completed in early 2024, the hospital has expanded to meet growing community healthcare needs, featuring:

• 4 brand new operating theatres
  
  
• A new 4-bed high dependency unit
  
  
• Day surgery admission facilities
  
  
• Premium on-site consulting suites
  
  
• Onsite pharmacy and café
  
  

This redevelopment supports the delivery of high-quality surgical services, particularly in Orthopaedics and Urology, while opening doors for nurses seeking professional growth in a modern perioperative environment.

Your Responsibilities As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and operational direction across perioperative services
  
  
• Support and mentor nursing staff, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
  
  
• Coordinate daily operations, ensuring efficient use of resources
  
  
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits
  
  
• Maintain strong professional relationships with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs)
  
  
• Deliver hands-on patient care when required
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
  
  
• Working with Children Check
  
  
• Demonstrated experience managing shifts or acting in-charge
  
  
• Current or previous ANUM/CNS experience (desirable)
  
  
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant specialty (or working towards)
  
  
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to patient safety standards
  
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
  
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
  
  

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  
  
• Opportunities for internal career progression within perioperative services
  
  
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with an emphasis on collaboration
  
  
• Discounted health insurance and staff wellbeing programs
  
  

Take the Next Step This is a fantastic opportunity for a Theatre Nurse ready to transition into an ANUM role, or an experienced ANUM looking for a fresh challenge in a modern perioperative department.

If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference in patient care, we want to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Dave Harrold – Senior Recruitment Consultant (Talent Quarter)
07 2800 7509 | [email protected]