Job Description:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Senior leadership opportunity

• x2 permanent, art time positions, each 24 hours per week, with a rotating roster across AM, PM, and night shifts.

About the Role

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager, in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager, will administer and manage the professional and operational resources of the unit.  The Associate Nurse Unit Manager, under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for providing mentoring and leadership to the Nursing Team.   

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will support and assist the Nurse Unit Manager in achieving specific Key Performance Indicators. 

• Act as a role model by demonstrating consistent consumer service. 

• Manage portfolios as delegated by Nurse Unit Manager.

• Practices within policy and procedural guidelines. 

• Will supervise and direct other staff as required in clinical practice. Ensures incidents regarding clinical practice are accurately documented and investigated at the time of the incident and the Nurse Unit Manager is informed. 

• Responds to clinical changes in patient’s condition and initiates consultation with relevant medical/nursing and multidisciplinary team as required.   ​

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

Your Contribution

• Current AHPRA Registration

• Registered Nurse, Division 1

• Post graduate qualification in Cancer Nursing or actively undertaking

• Experience as an ANUM or CNS

• 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
• 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: 6 West Haematology & Oncology
6 West is a 22 bed ward comprising acute Haematology and Oncology beds. The 6 West team is passionate and dedicated to our cancer patients, whilst upholding a strong and positive working culture and environment. All disciplines of staff are committed to providing the highest quality of care inline with the SVHM values compassion, justice, integrity and excellence. All staff on 6 West are also required to actively participate in their own professional development and self directed learning in order to maintain high quality clinical skills and knowledge.

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:

6 February 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

Code of Conduct:

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