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- Permanent Part Time
- Located in Frankston
- Classification: RN ANUM Year 1- Year 2 (YW11 - YW12)*
On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
The Team & Role
The Surgical Services Suite finds itself in a unique position with the growth and redevelopment of its Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) structure presenting an exciting opportunity for experienced Surgical Scrub/Scout nurses.
Moving toward a specialist model has provided an opportunity in the following Surgical Specialities for the employment of an ANUM:
- Plastics
The successful applicants will become an integral part of the Surgery and Operating Suite Management team, providing leadership and guidance in relation to their speciality’s services. They will demonstrate high level perioperative nursing experience, effective leadership skills, management experience, and possess the ability to influence the environment for their speciality’s services through improvements to systems and processes within an integrated model of operating.
Please click here to see the position description.
Skills and Experience Required
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 3 years post graduate experience in Perioperative nursing
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Knowledge and commitment to quality improvement principles
- Polite and considerate in dealing with others
- Supports individuals and the team, delegating responsibilities appropriately.
- Understands the issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond.
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team
Benefits
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
- Exciting Redevelopment scheduled to be open in 2026!
Next Steps
Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform (Seek).
For role specific information please contact: Christine Morrison, Surgical Nurse Unit Manager: ChristineMorrison@phcn.vic.gov.au.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Megan Gissing, Recruitment Coordinator - Nursing: MeganGissing@phcn.vic.gov.au.
The role ceases advertising on 7 November 2025.
Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Peninsula Health is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Nurses And Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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