At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in providing exceptional neonatal care and support for families.
- Company: Join Bayside Health, a leading public health service in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous salary packaging, gym access, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to quality care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of newborns and their families.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse/midwife with neonatal experience and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
The Team & Role
Working closely with the Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary team, the ANUM provides clinical leadership and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centred neonatal care. The role supports day-to-day management of the unit, including clinical coordination, workforce management, patient flow, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development. You will act as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff, supporting best practice and fostering a positive team culture. The ANUM plays a key role in discharge planning and coordination, ensuring timely and safe transitions of care while supporting parents through education and preparation for discharge. Our unit operates under a Family Centred Care model, partnering with parents and carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for babies and their families.
Skills & Experience Required
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife
- Demonstrated neonatal nursing experience within a Special Care Nursery and/or NICU environment
- Previous leadership experience, such as CNS/ANUM or a keen interest in developing leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and manage patient flow
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and patient safety
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to practise autonomously and lead within scope of practice
Bayside 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.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
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