Associate Nurse Unit Manager

The Hospital RCH’s Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. A cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, RCH partners with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since its founding in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states and regions of Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards and to staff safety and a positive culture through the enactment of our Compact. Job Title: Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Nurse Pool Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital Excellent career progression Part Time, Fixed Term role (12 months) About The Role This is a 12 month Fixed Term Part Time Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) position at 40 per fortnight within the Nursing and Administrative Workforce Unit. The ANUM role acts as a delegate for the NAW Nurse Manager and provides management and leadership to the NAW Nursing workforce. The ANUM will work 5 days per fortnight on weekdays (actual days negotiable), 07:30 – 16:00. The role is responsible for supporting the NAW Nursing Workforce to deliver comprehensive, safe and evidence‑based nursing practice to facilitate optimal health outcomes for all patients. Classification for this position will range from YW11 – YW12 (FTE base salary per annum, plus superannuation). What You’ll Achieve Provide guidance, leadership, mentoring and support to all Nurse Pool staff to assist them reaching their full potential Contribute to operational efficiency by ensuring skilled nurses are appropriately allocated to deliver high quality patient care. Fulfil duty of care by practising within scope of practice in accordance with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board guidelines Your Skills and Experience Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record / Professional practice Portfolio Previous ANUM role or ‘Nurse In Charge’ experience desirable About The Department The Nursing and Administration Workforce (NAW) Unit is responsible for the coordination of staffing replacements and allocations for nursing and administrative vacancies across RCH and operates between 05:30 – 24:00, 7 days a week. NAW works closely with the Access & Hospital Management team to ensure all wards and departments are appropriately staffed to meet operational requirements and support the delivery of high‑quality patient care. What We Offer Salary Packaging – increase your take‑home pay Employee Assistance Program Parkville location and close to public transport Other Requirements Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain Valid Working with Children Check Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure Application Process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly For more information contact Belinda Bourne, Deputy Director Nursing Workforce, ph. , e‑mail: Why Work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world‑class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award‑winning health and wellbeing program. RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disabilities. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception accepted by RCH. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. It is also a requirement to comply with any direction given by RCH that you be vaccinated against or prove immunity to any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption. Offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking the “Apply” button. Applications close XXXXX #J-18808-Ljbffr