Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative

Reference Number: 53932:  Associate Nurse Unit Manager - General Operating Theatres 
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Perioperative Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join the General Operating Theatre team. 

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires The Registered Nurse of Midwife will be accountable for the delivery of quality patient care and outcomes in a manner consistent with the professional code of conduct, legal requirements and organisational policies and procedures, within a framework of continuous quality improvement, and economic resource utilisation.

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager of the Operating Suite in association with the Nurse Unit Manager is accountable for the provision of professional nursing leadership to all nurses within the theatres; the coordination of the multidisciplinary team and the provision of high-quality nursing care to people attending the Operating suite for care. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager Role is additionally responsible for Floor Coordination of the theatres and portfolio management.  

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and good working knowledge of a busy Operating Theatre Department


• Demonstrated ability to lead on shift, coordinate patient flow and manage competing priorities


• Post Graduate qualifications in Perioperative/Peri anaesthesia Nursing or equivalent

• A strong understanding of operational performance measures and delivering care in line with KPI's


• A commitment to fostering a positive, high performing team culture


• Excellent communication skills


• Understanding of EMR

Next Steps 

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Krystle Neophitou 8468 8474 or Phuong Huynh 8468 8535

Applications close 11 August 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program


• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support


• An inclusive and culturally safe space


• Access to salary packaging & EAP


• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.