Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Paediatrics

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.

In this permanent opportunity, based in Epworth Richmond, you will be responsible for supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and assisting in the overall clinical management and team leadership of the 19-bed overnight and 6-bed day case unit. 

You will care for babies (from 28 days), children and adolescents (up to 18 years), receiving care for both medical and surgical conditions. 

You will make an impact by:

• Caring for highly acute patients – spinal fusions for Scoliosis and Hi-Flow O2 Therapy
• Supporting patients across various surgeries - Orthopaedic, ENT, Plastics, Oral Maxillofacial and General Surgery as well as Pain Management and Endocrine
• Responding to emergency medical admissions through our expanding Paediatric emergency department 
• Supporting and educating parents on their children’s surgery pre and post-op
• Being part of the Leadership Team that focus on delivering exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes 

To be successful in this role…

You will either be in an ANUM role or looking to step into an ANUM role. You have the ability to communicate with young children and teenagers in a friendly manner. You are intuitive to understanding a child’s needs and thrive in making a patient’s stay a comfortable and non-threatening experience. You’re keen to progress your career, learn how to lead a unit and are open to mentoring and accessing internal leadership programs that support your journey.

You will have:

• Appropriate AHPRA registration
• Clinical understanding of Paediatric nursing care
• Acute Paediatric nursing experience
• Understanding of Child Safety Standards
• Post graduate qualification in Paediatric Nursing and/or Management is highly desired but not essential.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities and technologies.

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:

• 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 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 position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

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.