Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Newborn Services

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: ANUM Year 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

Make a difference in the lives of our smallest patients and their families.

Are you an experienced neonatal nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Newborn Services at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s is seeking a passionate and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your neonatal clinical expertise with leadership, education and operational management, while making a meaningful difference to the care and experience of newborns and their families.

As an ANUM, you will be a visible and supportive clinical leader within the unit, working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based and family-centred care.

You will play an important role in supporting our nurses to develop their skills, confidence and capability while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and role model excellence in neonatal nursing practice.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care across the shift.
• Lead, support and motivate staff to achieve positive outcomes for babies, families and the team. Support the education, orientation, preceptorship and professional development of nurses at all levels. Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, clinical safety and innovation.
• Work collaboratively with medical, allied health and other multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care. Contribute to effective staffing, workload allocation, rostering, resource management and operational flow.
• Support staff wellbeing, professional relationships and a positive workplace culture.

About you

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Neonatal expertise – with a Neonatal Intensive Care postgraduate qualification and demonstrated neonatal clinical competence.
• Strong clinical leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead, support and develop nursing staff, with effective communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based care – A strong commitment to high-quality, safe and person-centred care, with knowledge of NSQHS Standards and a demonstrated ability to contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

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About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation, and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care and leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 26 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Michelle Ryan (Nurse Unit Manager) via [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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