Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Posted:
7/9/2026, 10:09:29 AM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$107k–$110k/yr

Job Description:

• Fitzroy location
• Full time, Fixed Term Position with rotating on-call roster

• Commences 3rd August 2026 until 9th July 2027


About the Role

The ANUM, under the direction of the NUM, will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care and maintaining procedural efficiencies within the Cardiac Investigations Unit. The ANUM will support and assist the NUM in achieving key performance indicators and provide leadership and mentoring to the nursing team. In the absence of the NUM, the ANUM will manage the professional and operational resources of the Unit.

  • Responsible for supervising, leading and directing nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care that incorporate the Values and Heath Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity

  • Practices and documents within policies and guidelines, and ensures clinical incidents are accurately documented, escalated and assists with investigation

  • Demonstrates the ability to assist and support organisational change

  • Responsible for own professional development and acts as a resource for the multidisciplinary team

  • Participates in on-call STEMI roster (within 40 minutes)

Classifications for this position will range between YW11 - YW12 ($106,834.00  - $110,432.10 per annum pro rata).  

Your Contribution

  • APHRA registered nurse with current cardiac cath lab experience

  • hold a post graduate qualification certificate (or higher) in cardiac or critical care

  • previous leadership position will be highly regarded

  • demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team

  • have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to adapt plans in response to clinical need

  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain


What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full-time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Cardiac Investigations Unit

The Cardiac Investigation Unit at St Vincent’s is an innovative cardiac catheter laboratory with a focus on interventional cardiology. The unit functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team that offers the full range of cardiac diagnostic and interventional services, with a focus on improving the quality of life of our patients. The unit operates, Monday to Friday with an emergency on-call roster operating for Registered Nurses.


Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Please address your cover letter to Daphne Porter (CIU NUM) or email [email protected]  if you would like further information


Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

9 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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