Registered Nurse (ANUM)
Job Description
Are you an experienced nurse leader looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? An exciting opportunity is available for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join a dedicated healthcare team providing essential services within a youth custodial setting in Malmsbury.
This role offers the chance to combine clinical expertise, leadership, and compassionate care while supporting the health and wellbeing of vulnerable young people. You will be part of a collaborative, nurse-led team focused on delivering safe, person-centred healthcare in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.
Benefits
This position offers a range of professional and personal benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing:
- Generous salary packaging options
- Access to ongoing professional development and training
- A supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture
- Opportunities for career progression within a specialist health service
Why Work With Our Client?
Our client is a values-driven not-for-profit healthcare provider committed to improving health outcomes for vulnerable communities. Their work focuses on reducing health inequalities and delivering care that respects the dignity, safety, and individual needs of every patient.
Employees are encouraged to grow professionally, develop leadership skills, and contribute to meaningful healthcare initiatives that create real impact in the lives of young people.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join a nurse-led primary healthcare team working within a youth custodial environment.
This leadership role blends clinical practice, staff supervision, and operational coordination to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare services.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help provide comprehensive care that includes clinical assessments, triage, care planning, and health education for young people in custody.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead and support nursing staff in daily clinical operations
- Coordinate patient assessments, triage, and care planning
- Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing team members
- Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare and custodial teams
Essential Skills and Experience
To succeed in this position, candidates should demonstrate:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Proven clinical leadership experience or previous ANUM experience
- Background in primary healthcare, community health, or mental health settings
- Strong clinical judgment and risk assessment skills
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities
Desirable Experience
The following experience will be highly regarded:
- Previous work in justice, custodial, or forensic health environments
- Experience supporting vulnerable or marginalised young people
- Ability to work effectively in dynamic or high-risk healthcare settings
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be able to provide:
- A valid Working With Children Check
- A National Police Check
- Eligibility to obtain Justice security clearance
- Up-to-date immunisation records
How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving health outcomes for young people and are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career, we encourage you to apply.
Send your resume to:
📧 Greg Camm
greg.camm@twrecruitment.com.au
📞 For enquiries, contact Greg on 03 9110 0095
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tradewind Australia and the organisations we represent are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We welcome applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, individuals with disability, and those with lived experience.
We are committed to building inclusive workplaces that reflect the diverse communities we serve.
