Associate Nurse Unit Manager Respiratory and Medical

at Cabrini Foundation
Published August 7, 2026
Location Malvern, Australia
Category Health Care  
Job Type Part-time  

Description

Associate Nurse Manager (ANUM) - Respiratory Ward

Part-time position (0.8FTE)

Cabrini Malvern

We’re building for the better!

By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, motivated nurse to join our 20-bed Respiratory Ward as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. This role combines clinical expertise and leadership, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care while actively contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

You will work across a rotating roster (AM, PM, Night duty) and support a highly collaborative team caring for patients with respiratory illnesses, infectious diseases, and general medical conditions.

Key responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team

Deliver care in alignment with Cabrini’s organisational goals, Mission, and Values

Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality

Support and mentor team members while fostering a positive ward culture

About you

Current AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

Relevant Respiratory/Medical experience (essential)

Commitment to quality patient care and outcomes

Previous nursing management experience (desirable)

Ability to work in accordance with Cabrini’s Mission and Values

Flexible, positive, and detail-oriented with strong teamwork skills

Excellent communication and customer service focus

What we offer:

Salary packaging: up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits

Convenience: Vibrant Malvern location, close to local shops, cafes and public transport

Travel Perks: Myki Commuter discounted fares

A commitment to health and well-being initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in.

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.