Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Coronary Care Unit

Exciting opportunities are available for a permanent part-time Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) based in Epworth Geelong. You will be responsible for supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and assisting in the overall clinical management and team leadership, working in spacious and modern facilities with 8 Acute Coronary Care Beds, 15 Cardiac Step Down & Neurosciences beds with state-of-the-art equipment. This unit has a strong focus on research, including a post graduate Cardiac program.

You will make an impact by:

• Having a strong leadership presence and delivering an exceptional patient experience within the ward
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Managing clinical risk and implementing process improvements to improve patient outcomes
• Working in collaboration with the team and the hospital executive team to ensure patient care is integrated, safe, supportive and of high quality

To be successful in this role:

You will either be in an ANUM role or looking to step into an ANUM role. You are a good communicator, flexible in your approach and have natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients and their families. 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:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience with innovation in Cardiac models of care
• Relevant post graduate in Critical Care qualification

We will review applications as we receive them.

Position Description          Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This brand new hospital provides exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.