Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $2,221 - $2,696
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 4095
This unique opportunity exists within the Surgical Services Suite:
• Fantastic staff benefits, salary packaging and career development
• Located in Frankston gateway to beautiful Mornington Peninsula
• Permanent, Part-Time Position
• Classification Range: RN ANUM Year 1 - Year 2 (YW11 - YW12)*
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Surgical Services Suite finds itself in a unique position with the growth and redevelopment of its Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) structure presenting an exciting opportunity for experienced Surgical Scrub/Scout nurses.
Moving toward a specialist model has provided an opportunity in the following Surgical Specialities for the employment of an ANUM:
The successful applicants will become an integral part of the Surgery and Operating Suite Management team, providing leadership and guidance in relation to their speciality’s services. They will demonstrate high level perioperative nursing experience, effective leadership skills, management experience, and possess the ability to influence the environment for their speciality’s services through improvements to systems and processes within an integrated model of operating.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Megan Gissing, Recruitment Coordinator – Nursing on (03) 9784 7292.
For role specific information contact Christine Morrison, Surgical Nurse Unit Manager: [email protected].
The role ceases advertising on 30 September 2025.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
* Nurses And Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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