Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics / PACU

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

We are pleased to announce an exciting leadership opportunity for a full-time, permanent Associate Nurse Unit Manager position within our Anaesthetics/PACU Perioperative team located at Epworth Geelong, Waurn Ponds.

As an ANUM, you will be responsible for providing team leadership, guidance, and support to ensure effective management and ongoing development of our team working in Anaesthetics/PACU. You will report to the Nurse Unit Manager and be part of our theatre leadership team. You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team that strives to achieve outstanding outcomes every day. Our peri-operative environment consists of 9 Operating Theatres and prides itself on providing excellent service and care for our patients and doctors.

 You will make an impact by:

• Delivering exceptional patient experience and excellence in customer service.
• Role-modelling culture of safety & quality improvement
• Developing others to reach their full potential 
• Assist in day to day management of the Anaesthetics/PACU team

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic team environment
• Be passionate about leading through, developing and guiding others
• Extensive Anaesthetic/PACU experience
• Flexibility and excellent organisation and communication skills
• Committed to learning and developing current clinical practice
• Well-developed understanding of relevant professional standards
• Post graduate qualifications in Perioperative/ Perianaesthesia nursing or working towards.
• Current nursing registration with AHPRA

Position Description           Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria.  It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

Our Peri-operative environment consists of 9 Operating Theatres including a Hybrid Theatre, Cath Lab and 2 endoscopy suites.Located all on the one level we have the Operating Theatre, Cath Lab, ICU and Day Surgery allowing excellent patient flow and best patient care. As there is an increased demand for the excellence Epworth Geelong provide to its patients and VMO’s, our operating theatres are continuing to expand. Currently our specialities include; Orthopaedics, Vascular, General, Macs Facs, ENT, Pain, Ophthalmology, Endoscopy, Plastics, Neurosurgery and Urology. We operate Monday to Friday with emergencies on weekends which helps provide flexible rostering, giving our staff an excellent work/life balance. With education as a key motivator for our department we provide multiple opportunities for our staff to develop new skills as well as continue to build on their already strong knowledge base. 

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved interstate candidates

The annual salary range for full time ANUM – AUD $107,462 - $110,966 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.