ANUM - ED

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Emergency Department

Knox Private Hospital | Melbourne's East

Take the next step in your Emergency Nursing leadership career

Are you an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse ready to grow into a leadership role? Join the dynamic team at Knox Private Hospital as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting and developing a high-performing nursing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities in a supportive environment that genuinely invests in your professional growth and success.

Why join us?

✅ Enjoy a leadership role in a busy and rewarding Emergency Department
✅ Work in a modern private hospital with state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Be supported by an experienced and collaborative management team
✅ Access ongoing education, professional development and career pathways
✅ Convenient Melbourne east location with easy access to EastLink

About Knox Private Hospital

Knox Private Hospital is one of Victoria's largest private hospitals, providing exceptional healthcare services to more than 1.2 million people across Melbourne's eastern and outer eastern suburbs.

Our 24/7 Emergency Department supports a diverse range of medical and surgical specialties, including highly complex procedures. With 15 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology services, two cardiac catheterisation laboratories, and specialist capabilities across cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more, you'll be part of an organisation committed to clinical excellence.

Supported by expanded Coronary Care and Intensive Care Units, our multidisciplinary teams work together to provide outstanding patient outcomes and experiences.

You'll also enjoy working in a modern, newly established ward on the hospital's third floor, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, beautiful views and a welcoming team culture where collaboration, support and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the Emergency Department, supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and helping drive excellence in patient care, team performance and clinical outcomes.

You will:

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
• Support and mentor nursing staff to foster professional growth and development
• Promote a positive learning culture focused on continuous improvement
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinate evidence-based nursing care delivery across the department
• Contribute to workforce planning and effective resource management
• Lead and participate in clinical audits, accreditation activities and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide direct patient care when required
• Act as a positive role model, inspiring excellence within the team

About You

You are a passionate and motivated Emergency Department nurse who enjoys supporting others, leading by example and contributing to a positive team culture.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care
• Minimum three years' clinical nursing experience
• Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient care and customer service
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
• Compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Current Working with Children Check (where applicable)

Desirable:

• Previous experience as an ANUM, Clinical Nurse Specialist or senior Emergency Department nurse

Why Healthscope?

At Healthscope, people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a national network committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting our people to thrive professionally and personally.

As part of our Community of Care, you'll have access to:

• Flexible opportunities across one or multiple Healthscope hospitals
• Ongoing education, training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within Australia's leading private healthcare network
• Discounted health insurance (for eligible employees)
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Access to a broad network of clinical expertise and resources

We celebrate success, support each other through challenges and work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families every day.

Make a difference where it matters most.

Join a team where your leadership, expertise and passion for emergency nursing will be valued and rewarded.

Applications close: 26th September 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ••••@healthscope.com.au

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2025 (Salay range between $60.15 - $62.17 + 12% Super)

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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