Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Excellent benefits including salary packaging

Fitzroy location

Part-time, fixed term until June 2025 (32 hours per week)

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 as developed for the unit.

Support the NUM with the daily running of the ward including bed management, staff management and attending relevant meetings

Implement and support organisational change as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager

Demonstrate an understanding of unit targets and how they can be achieved

Participate in quality activities and coordinates allocated National Standards

Provide clinical direction and acts as a resource person to all nursing staff

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

Your Contribution

Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Current Nursing AHPRA Registration

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Haematology Oncology nursing

Advanced clinical nursing skills

Leadership qualities with proven ability to direct, enthuse and encourage a multidisciplinary team

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


6 West is a 19 bed unit comprising acute Haematology and Oncology beds. 6 West upholds strong values of providing high quality care to our patients and excellent communication between all health professionals from all disciplines. All staff on 6West are required to actively participate in their own professional development and self-directed learning in order to maintain high quality clinical skills and knowledge.

Our team cares for a diverse range of patients:

With blood cancers such as multiple myeloma, leukaemia and lymphoma

Undergoing stem cell transplants

Undergoing clinical trials for blood cancers

With solid tumours

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.