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Associate Nurse Unit Manager Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) and Short Stay Unit (SSU)

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$120k–$124k2026-11-07 → 2026-11-12

Core

Coordinate patient flow and staffing for day surgery admissions and short stay units, ensuring high-quality perioperative care from admission to discharge.

Role type

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Nursing Leadership)

Builds

Patient care pathways and safe discharge processes for day surgery and short stay patients

Domain

Healthcare / Surgical Oncology / Hospital Administration

Required skills

Nursing leadership, patient flow management, multidisciplinary team collaboration, quality improvement, clinical assessment, staff coordination

Preferred skills

Surgical ward experience, Day Surgery experience, EPIC EMR familiarity, PCA/blood/CVAD management

Technologies

EPIC Electronic Medical Records

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily activity and processes within the unit, manage patient flow and staffing, provide clinical leadership, assess and plan nursing care, advocate for patient needs

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC