Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Ward (Daylesford)

Acute Ward | Daylesford Hospital Permanent Part-Time

Lead, Support and Inspire

Daylesford Hospital is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Acute Ward leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with strong clinical skills and a passion for leadership to contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within our rural health service.

Working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager, the ANUM plays a key role in supporting day-to-day ward operations, coordinating patient care, mentoring staff, and fostering a positive team culture.

About the Role

As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and operational support across the Acute Ward.
• Coordinate patient flow and staffing allocation during shifts.
• Support and mentor nursing staff, students, and graduate nurses.
• Promote evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities, and risk management.
• Support workforce planning and rostering processes.
• Act in the Nurse Unit Manager role during periods of leave and absence.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (minimum 0.6EFT)
• Roster: Rotating roster including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays as required
• Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager (as per applicable Enterprise Agreement)

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the leadership roster and be flexible in supporting the operational requirements of a 24-hour Acute Ward service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an acute hospital setting
• Current Advanced Life Support certification
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to coordinate shifts effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Nursing, Leadership, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Nurse-in-Charge or ANUM position.
• Experience working within a rural or regional health service.
• Knowledge of NSQHS Standards and quality frameworks.

About CHRH:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne.Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

How to Apply:

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Central Highlands Rural Health uses an external website - Springboard. Please complete your application by including a Cover Letter, Resume and responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the position description.