Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Dpt

Job Description

Location: Perth/Bentley Unit/Division: Royal Perth Hospital > Emergency Department / Hospital Logistics and Acute Access (HoLAA) Division EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Position Profile: The role of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide clinical leadership to all staff to ensure that person-centred care is planned, implemented, evaluated and maintained at a high standard. The ANUM acts as a professional and clinical role model for all staff in setting clinical standards and achieving high quality evidence-based nursing care, in collaboration with the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT). The ANUM demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills while assuming a management focus in the ward/unit and accepts the responsibilities and authority of the NUM in their absence and as such is able to undertake the administrative operations of the unit. They accept responsibility and are accountable for designated management portfolios and projects, with the support of the NUM. Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and rehabilitation. Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave arrangements. Other professional and location based allowances. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Alex McGlynn on 0404 894 219. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online ( It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing essential selection criteria 3, 5 and 6 in no more than 600 words per criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Position Title: Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Dpt Agency: East Metropolitan Health Service Location: Perth/Bentley Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Position No: 00603223 Closing Date: 2025-02-14 4:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr