Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Services

Now Hiring – Acute Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)

Classification: Based on qualifications and experience

Employment Type: Part-Time Positions Available

Location: Yarrawonga Health – Acute Unit

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Clinical Excellence.

Yarrawonga Health is currently seeking dynamic and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUMs) to join our Acute Unit team. This is your opportunity to take on a leadership role within a highly respected healthcare organisation, where quality care and supportive teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our Acute Unit. You’ll play a vital leadership role in coordinating patient care, guiding and mentoring staff, and ensuring delivery of person-centred, high-quality healthcare.

You will:

• Supervise and support nursing staff in delivering holistic care
• Champion best practice clinical standards
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive workplace culture
• Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients and families through respectful and compassionate care

Our Acute Unit operates 24/7, including public holidays and weekends, with staff rotating across all shifts.

What You’ll Need

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• First Line Emergency Care (FLEC) course completion

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated leadership and clinical coordination skills
• Experience in Acute or Urgent Care settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making in complex clinical situations
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and staff development

Desirable:

• Previous ANUM experience in Acute or Urgent Care
• Leadership or management training (e.g. graduate certificates or short courses)
• Experience in palliative care
• Advanced skills in person-centred care and critical thinking

Why Join Yarrawonga Health?

Yarrawonga Health is a progressive regional healthcare provider located in the picturesque Murray River region. Our Acute Unit is supported by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health, and support staff.

We also offer:

• Urgent Care services for non-life-threatening medical conditions
• A 6-day Dialysis Unit with dedicated support for locals and visiting patients
• Strong professional development pathways
• A vibrant local lifestyle with access to wineries, snowfields, river sports, and more—just a few hours from Melbourne!

Apply Now

📅 Applications close: 15th June 2025

(Please note: interviews may be conducted before the closing date and the ad may close early if a suitable applicant is appointed.)

To apply, visit the Yarrawonga Health Careers portal.

Submit your:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria (see Position Description)

For more information, contact Maree Lavis, Nurse Unit Manager – Acute

Maree.Lavis@yh.org.au

📧 Maree.Lavis@yh.org.au

Additional Information

• All employment at Yarrawonga Health is subject to Police Check. NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check (Employee) may be required
• COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all healthcare workers.
• Yarrawonga Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and culturally diverse backgrounds.