An exciting opportunity exists for a permanent part-time Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) position in Newborn Services.

The ANUM fulfils the roles and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse, demonstrating expert knowledge and skills whilst assuming a prominent management focus in the unit.

The ANUM is an integral member of the Newborn Services management team, assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in the course of their duties to ensure provision of nursing/midwifery care that is excellent in quality and consistently patient centred while achieving effective operational management of the clinical environment.

To be Successful in this Role you will have

• Completed of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent leading to registration in Australia


• Post graduate qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care or equivalent and a minimum 3 years’ experience working in an intensive care setting


• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team


• Be innovative, resourceful and adaptable to change


• Demonstrated experience facilitating patient flow through the areas

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support


• Career advancement opportunities


• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing


• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies, and do not provide sponsorship for non-visa holders for this position.