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Located in Box Hill, close to public transport links
Be part of the leadership team opening Epworth Eastern’s General Medical Unit as an ANUM, at the start of its journey, growing the department into its purpose-built facility within the new East Wing tower.
About Epworth Eastern General Medical
An exciting new chapter for Eastern Epworth opening a standalone ward to deliver additional beds, to accommodate the expanded theatres and consulting rooms. Our redeveloped site delivers a positive, meaningful and sustainable impact on the health and well-being of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne’s east.
This new 21 bed multi-disciplinary unit uses an integrated team approach to ensure a high quality of patient care for acute and chronic medical patients across a range of specialties. Supported by 24-hour medical emergency assistance from Epworth Eastern's Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
At Epworth, our General Medicine teams play a vital role in the well-being of thousands of patients who may be suffering from debilitating or distressing conditions. A wide range of acute and chronic medical problems are treated with advanced care, technology and services by multidisciplinary teams.
You will make an impact by:
Being part of a new Leadership Team committed to delivering an exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes
Leading the team through positive role modelling, capabiity building and professional development
Working with multidisciplinary and specialised teams to plan the care and treatment for patients
Coordinating and effectively managing the medical unit and services after hours
Maintaining and promoting patient safety through early intervention and escalation of care
To be successful in this role
You will currently be in an ANUM or CNS role or looking to step into an ANUM role. You are a strong communicator, with a natural ability to influence and build rapport with your team, stakeholders, 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 will support your journey.
In addition, you will have:
2-3 years leadership experience in a general medical nursing environment
Ability to make autonomous operational business decisions
Passion about employee coaching and development
Well-developed and effective cross-department relationship management skill
The role is ideal for a dedicated nursing staff member who is looking to progress their career journey in management and looking to be part of Epworth Eastern’s exciting journey of growth.
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 the following benefits:
The highest level of salary packaging benefits available to healthcare workers up to $15,900p.a. (pre-tax) plus an additional $2,650 (pre-tax) for food, beverage, and holiday accommodation expenses every year leading to greater take home pay
Paid parental leave program in addition to government parental leave
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
A range of scholarship, education, and research opportunities
Discounted private health insurance
Visa sponsorship with a path to permanent residency is available to approved candidates.
The annual salary range for Associate Nurse Unit Manager full time – AUD $102,784 to $106,136 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time)
Enquire/ Apply for this Position
Sounds interesting? To apply, click the APPLY button now and attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Steph Banks-Smith at 0407 245 856
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.
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.
Contact Person
Michelle Treeby
Contact Number
0407 248 586
Alternate Contact Person
Kaity Minogue
Alternate Contact Number
9137 0604
Closing Date
27/03/2023
