Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Medical Surgical

• Location: Medical Surgical Unit – Bacchus Marsh Hospital
• Employment Type: Part-Time (40 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
• Salary: ANUM Year 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity available for a dedicated, caring and highly motivated Associate Nurse unit Manager to join the Medical Surgical Unit Leadership Team at Bacchus Marsh Hospital.

The Medical Surgical Unit at Bacchus Marsh provides care to a variety of patients with General Medical Conditions, General elective surgical conditions, patients requiring Detoxification support and Palliative Care.

Patients may be admitted through the UCC, referred in from Community or General Practitioner (GP), Via elective surgery process, or transfer from other WH sites.

You must be available for a 7 day a week rotating roster (AM PM & ND).

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care. The ANUM will support and assist the Nurse Unit Manager, as well as providing mentoring and leadership to the Nursing Team.

Key responsibilities:

• Model positive and proactive attitudes and behaviours that support the Western Health Best Care Framework.
• Collaborate on achieving the goals for Best Care with other employees and patients/consumers.
• Be proactive about identifying and addressing issues that interfere with patients receiving Best Care.
• Understand their broad responsibility for safety and quality in health care.

Clinical responsibilities:

• Maintain management skills.
• Acts as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care.
• Supervises, directs, and supports nursing staff in clinical practice.
• Has experience and is able to take on a floor co-ordination role.
• Supporting Nurse Unit Manager (NUM).

About you:

• Demonstrated evidence of undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance nursing expertise/management.
• Can communicate effectively with all team members.
• Relevant medical surgical and palliative care experience (desirable).
• Has experience and is able to take on a floor co-ordination role.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs. 
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about being part of and leading a dynamic team, exceeding Best Care for patients and driving innovation and change, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 8 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Tammy Jenks (Nurse Unit Manager) on (03) ********* or *********************. 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

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