Ward 20 - Respiratory Medical Ward -Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Reference Number: 54117:  Ward 20 - Respiratory Medical Ward -Associate Nurse Unit Manager 
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 Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join the Ward 20 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 six main campuses:

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

About the Role:

This role requires a highly motivated nurse leader with a keen interest in Respiratory & Medical Nursing to lead a 32-bed ward in an Associate Nurse Unit Manager position.

Ward 20 is a dynamic and busy 32-bed unit caring for patients under the Respiratory and Medical specialties. It is a fast-paced and challenging environment that offers a wide scope of learning opportunities and experiences within a supportive team culture. Ward 20 provides a very high standard of care that aligns within Northern Health values of Safe, Kind, and Together.

This position is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care and leadership within one of Northern Health’s busiest and most complex wards. As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the extended nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will act as a positive role model, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a supportive environment that encourages excellence.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse


• Minimum 4 years’ experience post registration


• Previous leadership experience as ANUM or Nurse in Charge role


• Ability to work rotating roster (Morning, Afternoon, and Night) across all shifts and days


• Must possess excellent communication skills, written and verbal including sound conflict resolution skills


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the principles of access management and effective patient flow


• Demonstrated understanding of the principals of both Management and Leadership


• Actively demonstrates and promotes the Northern Health Values of Kind and Together


• Follows legislation, policies, guidelines and codes of conduct applicable to the role and has extensive understanding


• Postgraduate Nursing Qualification or equivalent is highly desirable

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 Rhiannon Cooper, Nurse Unit Manager on 8468 8350.

Applications close 22 September 2026

Optional:

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

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.