Title:  Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Associate Nurse Unit Manager  

• Permanent Part Time 0.8EFT | Great opportunity to make an impact in a leadership position 

• Maroondah Hospital - Emergency Department / Short Stay Unit | Great opportunity to work locally  

• Dedicated and supportive team |Professional development opportunities   

About Maroondah Emergency 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan public health services.  We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age and socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.  

The Emergency Department at Maroondah Hospital cares for approximately 50,000 patients per year in this post COVID environment, averaging 135 presentations per day. Presentations include critically unwell patients requiring immediate stabilisation as well as a significant proportion of paediatric presentations. Departmental resources include 35 treatment spaces, including; 3 resuscitation bays, dedicated paediatric and fast track treatment areas, and a combined adult and paediatric Short Stay Unit.     

As a department we highly value is teamwork and innovation. It is through working together, combined with reflective learning, that we can aspire to excellence in our patient care.   

About the role 

The Emergency Department at Maroondah Hospital has an opportunity available for a senior Critical care Emergency Nurse with strong leadership skills to join their highly dedicated multidisciplinary team in an Associate Nurse Unit Manager position.  

The ANUM team works alongside the NUM in providing leadership and management within the nursing team and the broader Emergency Department. The role involves working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide high quality care to the patients and families of Melbourne East.  

To be successful in this role you must be committed to working in partnership with a strongly committed and diverse team, whilst maintaining a clear focus on the high quality patient and family experience we strive for.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead, mentor, and support the nursing team to deliver high standards of patient care in a challenging and fast-paced environment.  

• Ensure optimal patient flow, staffing levels, and resource management to meet the demands of the department.  

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, evidence-based practice and patient-centred care.  

• Monitor and maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.  

• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes.  

• Oversee the professional development of staff, including mentoring and guiding junior nurses.  

• Assist with the management of patient complaints, incidents, and escalated issues as required.  

About you

• Current AHPRA registration  

• Previous ANUM / Shift Coordinator experience  

• Minimum 3 years post graduate experience in an Emergency/Critical Care Setting.  

• Post graduate qualifications in Emergency/Critical Care Nursing  

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing others  

• Advanced clinical skills in Adult Emergency/Critical Care Nursing  

• Experience in Paediatric Emergency and/or Paediatric Nursing  

• Current Working with Children Check  

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and networking skills  

• Demonstrated abilities in operational leadership and/or management  

• Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills  

• Commitment to exceptional patient and family experience service delivery  

• Proficient computer literacy  

The following would be highly regarded;  

• Advanced Clinical Skills in Paediatric Nursing  

• Management and Leadership qualifications or working towards same  

• Experience in Quality Improvement/Service Improvement methodology  

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Leanne Stella

Contact Number: 9871 3551

Contact Email: leanne.stella@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 15/02/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day