Emergency Department

Reference Number : 52719 : Emergency Department - Associate Nurse Unit Manager Employment Type : Fixed Term Part Time (PT) Location : Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health : As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride‑sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Associate Nurse Unit Managers to join the Emergency Department team. This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position, covering a Maternity Leave. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub‑acute, mental health, specialist, community and home‑based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses : Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg. About the Role The Emergency Department Associate Nurse is a Registered Nurse who demonstrates expert knowledge and skills in critical care whilst assuming a prominent management and staff focus within the unit. The ANUM is an integral member of the department management team, assisting the NUM & CNUM in the course of their duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinical environment. The ANUM manages the nursing/midwifery and related resources available to the department, sets the clinical standards to achieve a high quality of nursing/midwifery care and fosters and maintains a working environment which provides professional development and job satisfaction for all staff. The ANUM is also responsible for ensuring all patients are managed in accordance with Emergency Access Target Key Performance Indicators mandated by the DHHS and Northern Health and assumes the responsibilities and authority of the NUM/CNUM in their absence and as such must have knowledge of the administrative operation of the department and, when appropriate, be involved in the delivery of direct patient care. To be successful in this role you will have Experience and good working knowledge of an Emergency department along with Emergency Access Target Key Performance Indicators Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities Demonstrated leadership skills and clinical expertise Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills Next Steps If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the . Alternatively, you can contact Amanda Paleologos – Nurse Unit Manager via email : Applications close 22 December 2026 Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away. Why work at the Northern Health NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr