Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Epworth at Home

Part-time

Part Time (30 hours per week) Maternity Leave Contract Commencing October 2026

Full Time Permanent

Epworth at Home is seeking experienced Registered Nurses ready to step into a leadership role, or an established ANUM looking for a new challenge. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering exceptional patient centred care in the home environment.

As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to support the operational management, clinical leadership and ongoing development of the service. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, timely and evidence based care while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and excellence.

In this role, you will have:

• Lead by example, setting and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Support and develop a high performing, patient focused nursing team.
• Coordinate safe, effective and efficient patient care across the Epworth at Home service.
• Collaborate with hospitals, specialists, GPs, rehabilitation services and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Assist in managing staffing, resources and operational performance.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and innovation in service delivery.
• Support the NUM in maintaining a safe and positive clinical environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Actively build strong relationships with medical staff and key stakeholders.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Nurse Unit Manager during periods of leave or absence.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced acute care nurse with Hospital in the Home (HITH) experience who is looking to further develop their leadership capability. Experience in chemotherapy nursing will be highly regarded, given the complexity and diversity of patients supported through the Epworth at Home service.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty area.
• Minimum 3-5 years' acute hospital nursing experience.
• Previous Hospital in the Home (HITH) experience is essential.
• Chemotherapy administration and patient management experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, either as an existing ANUM or as an experienced clinician ready to step into a leadership role.
• Well developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager and peers to support service delivery and team performance.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, continuous improvement and innovation in models of care.
• Strong organisational, clinical decision making and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and ACHS Accreditation Standards.

About Epworth at Home, Rehabilitation & Mental Health (Continuing Care and Support Services)

Epworth's at Home, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our campus locations i.e. Richmond, Camberwell and Hawthorn.

Why Epworth?

At Epworth, our purpose is Every Patient Matters. We are Victoria's largest not for profit private healthcare group and are committed to providing exceptional care while supporting our people to learn, grow and thrive. Our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence underpin everything we do.

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:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary for a full time Associate Nurse Unit Manager - AUD $120,595 - $124,661 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part time)

For more information about the role, contact or call .

Itis a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to 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.

Epworth HealthCare's Epworth at Home program seeks an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead a dynamic home-care nursing team. You will support operational management, clinical leadership and develop the service to deliver safe, timely, evidence based care in home settings.

Ideal candidates are experienced acute care nurses with HITH background, postgraduate credentials, and a strong track record in leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and commitment to continuous

Registered and Enrolled Nurse - Orthopaedics

• Full-time
• Hospital/Service: Epworth Eastern

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace-one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Registered ad Enrolled Nurses - Orthopaedics Epworth Eastern

The Opportunities

Opportunities are available for Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to join our 50-bed Orthopaedic, ENT and Paediatric ward at Epworth Eastern in Box Hill. Located within the expanded East Wing Tower, the ward offers a contemporary clinical environment, with flexible full-time and part-time permanent opportunities available.

You will join a supportive and highly collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes. Demonstrating clinical excellence, flexibility and a willingness to further develop your skills, you will have access to professional development and education opportunities while working within a multidisciplinary team.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing high-quality, patient-centred nursing care and an exceptional patient experience
• Applying a reflective, critical thinking and evidence-based approach to clinical care
• Working collaboratively with nursing colleagues, Visiting Medical Officers and the broader multidisciplinary team
• Supporting safe and effective care for surgical patients in a busy acute environment

About You

To be successful in this role:

You are passionate about delivering patient-centred care and achieving high-quality clinical outcomes. You bring a confident and professional communication style that enables you to build strong rapport with patients, their families, VMOs and colleagues. With well-developed organisational and time management skills, you can effectively prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced clinical environment while remaining flexible, team-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

You will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
• A minimum of 2 years' acute or surgical nursing experience
• Orthopaedic experience highly regarded
• Experience in ENT and/or Paediatrics also highly regarded
• Strong clinical skills in caring for surgical patients
• Competency and confidence in managing acute clinical situations

About Epworth Eastern

Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 14 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers 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.

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:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approvedcandidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary for full timeRegistered Nurses - AUD $85,732 - $107,669+ super + entitlementsandEnrolled Nurses - AUD $74,518 - $82,550+ super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact or call .

Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received. Don't wait-this role may be filled before the closing date.

Itis a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to 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.