Associate Nurse Unit Manager

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - 64 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role, Please contact Hannah Scott (Nurse Unit Manager - Urgent Care Centre) via email (h.scott@mdhs.vic.gov.au).

🔎 Are you ready for your next leadership challenge in a fast-paced, high-impact environment?

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our dedicated team in the Urgent Care Centre for a 12-month fixed-term role. This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership position where your clinical expertise and team leadership will directly impact the quality of urgent care in our community.

💼 About the Role

As the ANUM, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with the day-to-day coordination and delivery of high-quality care in a fast-paced urgent care environment. You’ll lead by example, mentor junior staff, and ensure efficient patient flow while fostering a positive, safe, and collaborative workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager in clinical and operational leadership
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in line with best practices
• Coordinate staffing and patient flow to ensure timely and effective service delivery
• Promote continuous improvement and contribute to staff development and education
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff

👤 About You

You're an experienced, compassionate, and motivated nurse leader with a passion for urgent care and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You thrive in fast-moving environments, inspire confidence in your team, and are always focused on delivering exceptional care.

You will have:

Clinical expertise and a passion for patient-centred care

Experience in a leadership position (preferred)

A post-graduate in Critical Care Nursing or equivalent or working towards same (essential)

Advanced Life Support/Paediatric Life Support Certified (essential)

Strong leadership and communication skills

A desire to make a difference in a regional healthcare setting

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter: Please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. You can find the Position Description in the "Related Documents" section of the job advertisement.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play. There are many beautiful areas to explore, along with being located only a short 50-minute drive from the Regional Cities Ballarat & Bendigo, and 2 hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.