Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9174
About the role:
Ward 7B at the new Footscray Hospital is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) who is passionate about leadership, committed to clinical excellence and driven to inspire and support a dynamic nursing team.
As a key member of the nursing leadership team, you will have the opportunity to use your clinical expertise, critical thinking and strong communication skills to support staff, coordinate patient care and promote a positive and collaborative working environment.
You will lead by example, empowering and mentoring nurses to develop their clinical confidence and skills while championing patient safety, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our 16-bed Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where teamwork, professional development and a commitment to outstanding patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in ensuring our patients receive high-quality, person-centred care.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, demonstrates initiative and sound clinical judgement, and is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
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About you:
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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
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you are ready to lead with heart, inspire those around you and make a meaningful difference in cardiac care, 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 6 November 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Lauren Matthews (Nurse Unit Manager – CCU) on 0481 482 722 or [email protected].
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.