Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Adult Acute Inpatient Ward (2 West)
On 1 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 and support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities.
Job Summary:
* Take the next step in your career in this rewarding leadership role
* Salary packaging, staff benefits and great opportunities for career progression
* Fixed term full‑time or part‑time role in Frankston
* Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN GRADE 4 YEAR 1‑3 (NP75‑NP77)
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision, we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and look for ways to improve, and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
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.
What You Will Be Doing
The Adult Acute Inpatient Unit (Ward 2 West) provides 24‑hour, bed‑based, voluntary and compulsory short‑term inpatient treatment for clients experiencing an acute phase of mental illness and/or crisis who are unable to be cared for safely in the community. Working within a biopsychosocial frame, the multidisciplinary team provides recovery‑oriented treatment and interventions focused on transitioning clients safely back into the community.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a valued member of the leadership team at Peninsula Health, committed to upholding Peninsula Health's values and meeting organisational goals. The ANUM supports the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and, when required, acts in their role to provide effective leadership and management of the ward. The ANUM oversees the delivery of safe, evidence‑based, person‑centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes. To ensure clinical safety and continuity of patient‑centred care, all ANUM positions must be a minimum of 0.6 EFT.
What You Need
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
* Post‑graduate qualification in Mental Health
* Previous leadership experience in Mental Health
* Exceptional communication and organisational skills
Applications will be considered upon receipt. The role ceases advertising on 1 October 2025.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes and to prepare your application to join our team, please visit Peninsula Health Jobs. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid‑19 vaccination.
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