Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency Department Hamilton | Emergency Part Time to Full Time hours available Join a values driven organisation making a real difference $60.9394 p/h 12% Superannuation Salary Packaging Benefits Build Your Career. Make a Real Difference. Are you a motivated and experienced nurse ready to step into a leadership role? Join Western District Health Service as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) in the Emergency Department, where you’ll play a key role in supporting high-quality, safe and efficient patient care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about mentoring others. Working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide leadership, support staff, coordinate resources, respond to clinical situations, and contribute to continuous improvement, patient safety and high-quality care, including deputising for the NUM when required. What You'll Be Doing As part of our committed clinical team, you’ll provide safe, respectful, and person-centred care across: Leadership & Mentorship — Proven ability to support, guide and mentor staff, fostering a positive team culture and building capability across the workforce. Clinical Expertise — Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to respond to changing patient conditions, support safe care delivery and ensure best practice standards. Operational & Resource Management — Ability to coordinate staffing and resources effectively to support patient flow, service demands and unit performance targets. Communication & Collaboration — Highly developed communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, patients, families and multidisciplinary teams. Decision-Making & Problem Solving — Confidence in managing clinical situations, resolving issues and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to Quality & Safety — A strong focus on continuous improvement, risk management, and maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. Professionalism & Accountability — Ability to work within scope of practice, uphold professional standards, and support the NUM in achieving key performance outcomes. What You Bring • Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) • Demonstrated experience in emergency nursing, with leadership experience desirable • Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency or Critical Care (desirable) • Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and care coordination skills • Ability to lead, support and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills • Sound understanding of relevant legislation and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards • Commitment to safe, compliant practice and continuous improvement • Demonstrated alignment with WDHS Values: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy • Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders Why Join Western District Health Service? About Us Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region’s largest employer employing over 1000 people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery. We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers, and visitors, guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy. Discover Life in Hamilton Located in the heart of Victoria’s Southern Grampians region, Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people (serving a broader catchment of 16,500), it’s an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life. From the stunning landscapes of the Grampians National Park to nearby coastal gems including Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland — plus local wineries and outdoor experiences — Hamilton provides an enviable work/life balance. To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/ To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/ What we offer: Opportunities for career growth and development Supportive team environment and strong clinical leadership Access to ongoing education and professional development A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes Interested? For more information, view the position description at [link]. For a confidential discussion, contact Mel Gardner – Nurse Unit Manager – wdhs.net. How to Apply To apply via our careers page, commence your application by completing the form below and selecting “Next” to continue. If applying through SEEK, simply click “Apply” and follow the prompts. Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications close: Friday the 3rd of July 2026 Applications will be reviewed as received — early applications are encouraged, as the role may close once filled. Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.
