Associate Nurse Unit Manager - 2 North
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350
About the Role
2 North specialises in Orthopaedic care, including Same day Joint Replacement, Trauma and Elective surgery. Our ward culture is highly positive and team focused, providing strong support for new staff. We excel at managing multiday admissions and we are actively involve family and next of kin in care to achieve the best outcomes.
Professional development is a priority, with dedicated education opportunities for clinical skills and career growth for both clinical skills and career progression.
We also support both undergraduate and those in the Graduate program.
As a 24-hour unit, we offer a flexible roster to help balance personal commitments.
If you thrive on attention to detail, a team environment and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you.
Available opportunities
- ANUM Permanent Full time - 80hours + ADO
- ANUM Permanent Part time - 40hours (ND)
- ANUM - Limited Tenure Part time - 56hours until 10//1/2027 (Inclusive)
Key Responsibilities
- Will be employed to work in either the Acute Operations Directorate
- Is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes for people of all ages and cultural group
- Practices independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and the delegation of care to other healthcare workers as required
- Develops professional practice in accordance with the health needs of the population and changing patterns of disease and illness
- Completes all mandatory education and participates in organizational education and professional development
- Works collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager and the team to support and enhance the core business of the designated clinical area
Skills and Experience
- 5 years or greater recent acute experience in Orthopaedic/Surgical Nursing
- Current Registration with APHRA
- Completion of all 3 -PCA/Epidural/Regional Infusion Competencies, with supporting documentation.
- Ability for work 24/7 Roster including ND
- Completed all Yearly Mandatory Competencies for your current Organisation including current Professional Development Review, with supporting documentation.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Inga Hutchinson-Reid, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5320 6420 on for a confidential discussion.
Job applications close: 7 June 2026
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
