Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Permanent, Part Time position (10 HPW) with potential to convert to full time in future
 

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, operating theatres as Associate Nurse Unit Manager for Neuro and Plastics surgery to job share with existing ANUM. The position requires one day a week, which has the potential to convert into a full time, permanent role in the future.

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

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will:

• Have full understanding of ACORN and Infection control standards.
• Will apply evidence based practice to ensure standardised practice across all nursing staff rotating through Neuro and Plastics speciality.
• Lead and direct nursing staff to ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in accordance with the Values and Heath Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity
• Act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care
• Encourage and facilitate staff professional development
• Actively participate in ACORN and NSQHS audits and implement changes to further enhance nursing practices.
• Ensure incidents are accurately documented and investigated at the time of the incident and the Nurse Unit Manager is informed
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of Evidence based practice in line with ACORN standards as applicable to both Neuro and plastics surgery.
• The ANUM in liaison with the NUM and other appropriate health professionals will assist in achieving agreed activity targets to reach St. Vincent’s annual targets
  
  Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Post graduate certificate in Peri-operative nursing,
• Minimum five-year experience in Peri-operative setting
• Good understanding of ACORN standards and evidence-based practice
• Willing to obtain a National Criminal History Check
• Full AHPRA registration

What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• 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 Operating Theatres at SVHM

We have 12 operating theatres, covering specialties: Cardiac, Vascular, ENT, Plastics, Neuro, General, Urology, Robotics, Orthopedic, Maxillo-Facial, Breast and Endocrine, in addition to 18 bed PACU and Holding Bay.

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.

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:

28 June 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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