Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) | Ophthalmic

 Job Description:

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | No Weekend Work Vision Hospital Group (VHG) comprises 11 day surgeries across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.  At our day surgeries, you will find friendly, highly experienced administrative and specialist theatre teams, led by an on-site Director of Nursing.  VHG as part of Vision Eye Institute (VEI) is Australia’s leading provider of ophthalmic services, with a mission to transform lives through a strong commitment to the delivery of high-quality outcomes for patients.   The Opportunity Join our dedicated team at Footscray Day Surgery as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM). This is a full-time leadership opportunity with the added benefit of a Monday to Friday schedule—no weekend shifts required. As the ANUM, you will support the daily operational coordination of a clinical area such as theatre, recovery or admissions. This is a hands-on nursing leadership role, combining direct patient care with oversight of workflow, staffing, and service delivery. You’ll act as team leader for the shift and may deputise for the DON when required. Key responsibilities include: Leading and coordinating clinical operations to ensure smooth patient flow. Supporting and supervising staff to deliver safe, high-quality care. Assisting with rostering, staff allocation, and stock/resource management. Contributing to clinical governance and compliance activities. Participating in performance development and quality improvement initiatives. About You You are a dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in a perioperative or day surgery setting, and a natural ability to guide and support others. You thrive in a team environment, are solutions-focused, and bring a positive, collaborative mindset. To be successful, you’ll need: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. Strong clinical knowledge and hands-on experience. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and coordinate workflow. A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and continuous learning. Why Join Us Vision Eye Institute is one of Australia’s largest private providers of ophthalmic services. At our Footscray Day Surgery, you’ll enjoy a friendly and professional working environment, no weekend shifts, and the chance to make a real impact within a high-performing, values-driven team. Plus free parking and a raft of other employee benefits! Learn more: www.visionhospitalgroup.com.au
  Required Skills:

Surgery Operations Compliance Oversight Service Delivery Nursing Registration Leadership Management