Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics/PACU

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - PACU/Anaesthetics

Full Time - Ongoing

Cabrini Malvern            

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Cabrini Benefits

• A private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits.

• Our culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development.

• We offer flexible working arrangements inclusive of a 4 -day work week and flexible shift lengths.

• Additional Employee Leave Benefits

• Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer

• Working with the latest modern technology and established surgeons

• Be a part of a major hospital expansion, including new theatres, and a redeveloped stage one, two and three Recovery.

Why join Cabrini Health’s Leadership Team in Perioperative Services?

At Cabrini, we are committed to excellence in surgical care. Our state-of-the-art Perioperative Services are expanding, offering exciting opportunities for experienced and aspiring theatre nurses to grow and thrive in a supportive and cutting-edge environment. As part of our growth, we are adding four additional operating theatres and an additional Cath lab due for completion in early 2026, alongside:

• 19 modern operating theatres + Hybrid theatre + three endoscopy suites + two Cardiac Catheter Labs

• Advanced technology including the da Vinci Robot, Brainlab & Stealth navigation

• A diverse case mix – Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, ENT, Plastics, General, Paediatrics, Cardiac, Neurosurgery & more

• Strong focus on education & career development – access to specialty training & leadership pathways

We offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to drive innovation and help shape the future of our Anaesthetic and Recovery service at Cabrini. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact leading and developing our nursing staff in providing outstanding care to our patients. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is ready for the next stage in their Nursing and Leadership career utilising your Anaesthetic and PACU experience.

Anaesthetics and PACU Department

Equipped with advanced technology, our department supports over 1800 operations each month. We focus on patient-centred care through our two day-of-surgery admission points, three Post-Anaesthetic Care Units, and two discharge lounges and are committed to providing the highest standard of cardiac care in a collaborative and innovative environment.

How you will make an impact

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager in our Anaesthetics and PACU department you will:

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless daily operation and exceptional quality of care within our busy department.

• Drive innovation and best practice in a well-established and mature program

• Lead a high performing team with a ‘can do’ culture

• Be a passionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment

About You

• Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse)

• Victorian Working with Children Check

• Experienced in Anaesthetics and PACU nursing with demonstrated leadership skills

• A vision and passion for team development and professional growth

• A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care

• Flexibility and a positive attitude

• Attention to detail

• Excellent customer service focus and communication skills

• Enthusiasm for participation and leading in a team environment

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Position Description here

Enquiries to: Gabi Lancman – Nurse Manager - Anaesthetics and PACU on (03) 9508 8799 or Allison Fromberg - Perioperative Recruitment Laision Nurse - 03 9508 1277

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

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.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.