Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Job Description

Western Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join the team at Sunshine Hospital’s Ward GC, a specialised Dementia Management Unit and Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) ward.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for nurses who are committed to clinical leadership, patient-centred care, and team development. As an ANUM, you will play a vital role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care for older patients with complex health needs.

Working within a collaborative and inclusive healthcare environment, you will help shape a culture built on trust, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the Associate Nurse Unit Manager Role

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is responsible for supporting the operational and clinical leadership of Ward GC. In this role, you will contribute to maintaining excellent care standards while mentoring nursing staff and promoting a supportive team culture.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based geriatric and dementia care, ensuring patients and their families receive compassionate and personalised support throughout their healthcare journey.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day management of the ward.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Promote best practices in dementia care and geriatric nursing.

Staff Mentoring and Team Development

• Provide guidance and mentorship to nursing staff and junior team members.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Patient-Centred Care

• Ensure the delivery of person-centred care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work with families and caregivers to support holistic patient wellbeing.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Partner with medical, allied health, and support teams to coordinate care plans.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient care reviews.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

To succeed as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Western Health, candidates should demonstrate strong clinical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) registration with AHPRA.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent clinical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in the relevant nursing specialty.

Professional Skills

• Proven leadership and management abilities appropriate to the ANUM role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and team engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare legislation, policies, and HR procedures.
• Innovative, adaptable, and resourceful approach to healthcare challenges.
• Commitment to high-quality, safe, and person-centred patient care.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of Victoria’s largest and most respected public healthcare providers, delivering care to more than one million residents across Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With a workforce of over 13,000 staff members, Western Health provides more than 800,000 patient care services each year, supporting people at every stage of life—from newborn babies to older adults requiring complex care.

Healthcare services span across hospitals, community health centres, and specialised care facilities.

Western Health Facilities

Western Health operates several major hospitals and healthcare centres, including:

• Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital)
• Footscray Hospital
• Williamstown Hospital
• Bacchus Marsh Hospital
• Sunbury Community Hospital

Additional services include:

• Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre
• Melton Health and Community Services
• Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre
• Caroline Springs Community Health Centre
• Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care

Western Health also delivers primary healthcare services at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s correctional facility in Ravenhall.

Why Work at Western Health?

Joining Western Health means becoming part of a healthcare organisation that values professional growth, teamwork, and compassionate care.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Attractive salary packages aligned with industry standards.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support continuous professional development.

Learning and Career Development

• Access to the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Opportunities for postgraduate education and clinical training.
• Mentorship programs and long-term career progression.

A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Western Health proudly promotes a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas and innovations that improve patient care and community wellbeing.

Make a Difference in Melbourne’s Western Communities

By joining Western Health as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead clinical excellence while supporting some of the most diverse communities in Victoria.

Your leadership will directly contribute to improving healthcare outcomes for patients with complex needs, while helping shape the future of geriatric and dementia care within the health service.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career, click the “Apply” button and follow the application process.

Current Western Health employees should apply through the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or the internal intranet.

Enquiries

For further information about this role, please contact:

Alyssa Macandog
Nurse Unit Manager
Email: alyssa.macandog@wh.org.au

Equal Opportunity and Safety Commitment

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The organisation is committed to maintaining a safe environment for children and young people and complies with all relevant legislative requirements.

All appointments are subject to:

• Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Western Health does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.