Join a progressive healthcare organisation which aims to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. Peninsula Health’s extensive offering can provide you with many exciting career & learning opportunities alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

• 2 x Permanent full-time roles (ANUM Planned Surgery Preparation List and ANUM Patient Support Unit)
• Located in Frankston
• Associate Nurse Unit Manager: ANUM Year 1-2 (YW11-12)

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

As ANUM PSPL or ANUM PSU, together with your team members you are responsible delivering high-quality nursing and administrative care to patients on the Planned Surgery Preparation List. This role requires a deep understanding of the Victorian Planned Surgery Access Policy 2024 and the Victorian Patient Support Unit Guidelines 2024. Your focus is to promote and develop a streamlined patient experience for all patients on the Planned Surgery Preparation List and to support initiatives and activities that enhance the patient’s surgical journey from outpatients to discharge.

The ANUM PSPL /PSU supports the PSAM and when required acts in their role to provide effective leadership and management of the Unit/Department. The ANUM works with the PSAM to oversee the delivery of safe, evidence based, person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Please click here to see the position description.

Skills and Experience Required

• A Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration, with at least 3 years’ experience in an area relevant to the PSPL or PSU
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
• Understands the issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond
• Prepares written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
• Demonstrated leadership knowledge and skills commensurate with experience
• Wide range of digital experience and skills highly desirable
• Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing highly desirable

Benefits

• Redevelopment due to be complete January 2026 – new state of the art facilities!
• 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

• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

Next Steps

Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.

For role specific information please contact: Andrea Numa, Acting Planned Surgery Access Manager: ANuma@phcn.vic.gov.au.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Megan Gissing, Recruitment Coordinator: MeganGissing@phcn.vic.gov.au.

The role ceases advertising on 3 December 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.  

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.