Are you a passionate Registered Nurse with a passion for paediatric care? South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Paediatric Unit. This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our youngest and most vulnerable patients, including infants, children, and adolescents, with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.

Our Paediatric Ward offers a dynamic, supportive environment focused on compassionate care, teamwork, and professional growth. With modern facilities, a multidisciplinary approach, and a commitment to family-centered care, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership skills. At SWH, we prioritise continuous professional development, inclusive culture, and a strong sense of community.

About the role

Within this role, you will:

• Deliver exceptional care to infants, children, and adolescents in our 10-bed Children's Ward.
• Maintain high clinical standards, ensuring the continuous delivery of excellent patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive positive outcomes for patients and their families.
• Step into a leadership role as the Nurse Unit Manager's deputy when needed, gaining valuable management experience.

Position Overview:

• Permanent Full-time and Part-time Positions available (Please specify your preferred hours in your application)
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager
• Salary Range: 112,174 - $115,949 per annum, pro rata + super and applicable penalties

What You Bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of four years' post-graduate nursing experience in Paediatrics
• Demonstrated clinical excellence with advanced assessment and nursing skills
• Strong commitment to maintaining high clinical, safety, and professional standards
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and a dedication to advancing nursing practice
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and staff supervision capabilities

Desirable:

• Graduate Certificate or higher in Paediatric Nursing

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 20 April 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024- 2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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