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.

We are very excited to offer a highly sought-after Associate Nurse Unit Manager role that will be a part of our incredible team at Epworth Richmond! 

Applications are invited from experienced, passionate and highly motivated Registered Nurses, with relevant skills in the surgical speciality.  Demonstrating a strong, supportive, collaborative and engaging style, you must be passionate about patient centred care, grounded in high quality clinical outcomes. In turn you will be supported by a great team and provided with the opportunity to increase your knowledge through extensive educational programs and opportunities.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing leadership as an ANUM within our 5 Gray Wing specialising in ENT, plastics, thoracics, vascular, breast as well as major head and neck surgery
• Delivering exceptional patient experience and care
• Playing an active part within a high functioning proactive team
• Utilising your broad knowledge and experience within a small, flexible environment
• Promoting a safe and respectful working environment

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An excellent clinical understanding of surgical nursing care
• Well-developed proactive time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to your professional development
• The ability to work within a team focused environment

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager - 5 Gray, you will bring expert clinical knowledge, innovative management skills and an ability to lead collaborative change in this highly respected specialty area.

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

• Current 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 HealthCare offers our employees salary packaging benefits of $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus an optional $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• 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.

We will review applications as we receive them.

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 an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to 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.