Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Epworth Hawthorn is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to lead a dedicated team of staff within our facility. This role is a 12-month fixed term, part time -parental leave position till November 2025 and is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ANUM or a motivated Registered Nurse looking for career development.

Working within a multidisciplinary team environment, you will join a patient-centred team caring for patients who are recovering from surgery or illness or needing support to maximise their independence. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a team motivated to assist patients in returning to their daily lives. We strive for the best patient outcomes – through research and innovation we have developed contemporary services to continue to deliver the best possible care and programs for our patients.

As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and assisting in the overall clinical management and team leadership.

You will make an impact by:

• Working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager in managing operational resources
• Leaning into the Nurse Unit Manager responsibilities where and when needed
• Being part of the Leadership Team that focus on delivering exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes
• Being highly accountable, respectful, supportive and engaging
• Encouraging and role-modelling compassion and empathy towards patients and their families
• Promoting productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

To be successful in this role:

You are an experienced Registered Nurse, having worked as an ANUM or looking to step into an ANUM role. You pride yourself on your communication skills and have a natural ability to positively influence and build rapport with all stakeholders. You’re keen to progress your career, learn how to lead a unit and are open to mentoring and accessing internal leadership programs that support your journey.

You will have:

• Previous acute or Rehab nursing experience
• Ability to make autonomous operational business decisions
• Passionate about employee coaching and development
• Well-developed and effective cross-department relationship management skills
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night shift blocks

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth’s Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our campus locations i.e. Richmond, Camberwell and Hawthorn and Geelong

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivelent 
• Current unrestricted AHPRA Nursing registration

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.