Title:  Associate Nurse Unit Manager - NDIS/GEM Unit

 Associate Nurse Unit Manager 

• GEM/NDIS Complex and Continuing Care Unit, Wantirna Health 
• Fixed term contract until January 2027 | 24 hours per week (rotating roster)
• Exciting leadership opportunity 

West ward at Wantirna is offering a fantastic opportunity for you to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team. We are looking for a motivated, team focused, enthusiastic nurse to join our ANUM team. You must have a passion for delivering best practice care, be dedicated to patient focused care and strive for excellence.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About you

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Current valid nursing registration with AHPRA
• Leaderships skills
• Sound Geriatric / Rehabilitation Knowledge • Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• Experience in management and operational role • Understanding of conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Proficient in computer literacy
• Excellent Patient assessment skills
• Strong commitment to high quality patient care
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and trouble shoot problems effectively
• Team player
• Adaptable

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. We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

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

Please click here to view the position description 

Contact Person: Clarice Peric

Contact Email: Clarice.Peric@easternhealth.org.au