Position Details


Reference Number 182172
Position Title Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Surgery & Perioperative (Gretta Volum Centre)
Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Surgery & Perioperative
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 60
Position Summary

Broaden Your Horizons 

Line up your new Life and career with us! 

  • Inspire, encourage and lead a team dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care
  • Join an organisation committed to supporting leadership and professional development
  • Strong, flexible career pathways and a genuine commitment to work-life balance

About the Greta Volum Centre

The Gretta Volum Centre operates Monday to Friday and is a day surgery unit within University Hospital Geelong. It has two operating theatres and one endoscopy procedure room. Services are provided to patients undergoing a broad range of surgical and diagnostic procedures with specialties including, paediatric surgery, ophthalmology, general surgery, ECT, plastic surgery, urology, lithotripsy, ENT, endoscopy, pain management, cardio version and dental.

About the Role

As Assosicate Nurse Unit Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the ward and ensuring the care delivered is safe and patient centred.  As the successful applicant you will possess sound clinical knowledge and excellent communication and leadership skills.  Please refer to the position description for a full outline of the requirements for this role.

You'll experience the fulfilment of not only advancing your own professional growth but also inspiring and guiding your team members towards their full potential. Join us as a Nurse Unit Manager, and together we'll create a transformative healthcare experience while making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and the community we serve.
 About the culture

You will work with and provide support to innovative teams who strive to maintain knowledge and experience. Our dedicated teams pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities. You will find the wards to be a rewarding and challenging workplace with support given for professional development and ongoing learning. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

What we offer 

  •  Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
  • Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
  • Flexible working arrangements – speak to us about hours ,days or shifts that suit your lifestyle
  • Access to employee wellness facility
  • A genuine community feel - we look after each other 
  • Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
  • Ability to take leave without pay and purchase additional leave
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean RoadBellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which  includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
  • To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website. 
  • Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
Essential: Experience in the role of Scrub/Scout
Essential: Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Essential: Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development of themselves and others
Desirable: Post graduate qualification in the relevant specialty
Desirable: Post graduate qualification in management or working towards
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Emily Capomolla 
Contact Person Job Title Nurse Unit Manager 
Contact Number (03) 4215 2843 
Closing Date 17/12/2023
Position Description
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.