Associate Nurse Manager

The Department

The Acute Dialysis Unit (ADU) is an integral part of the Alfred Renal Service, providing dialysis for new and acute patients, those requiring hospitalization, respite or highly complex care. ADU is co-located with Ward 4 West A (4WA) and has 7 dialysis points of care. It operates 6 days a week, as well as providing an on-call service for urgent out-of-hours treatments.

The Alfred Specialty Medicine Program within the Operations Division comprises six clinical units, including Clinical Genetics and Genomics, Dermatology, Endocrine and Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Renal, and Rheumatology. The program provides admitted services, including multi-day care (Ward 4WA) and same-day dialysis services (The Alfred, Caulfield, and Sandringham campuses), as well as specialist outpatient and ambulatory services.

The Role

The ADU ANUM role is integral to the coordination and delivery of daily dialysis treatments, ensuring that care is provided safely, effectively, and in a timely manner. Working in close collaboration with medical, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, the position prioritises treatments, allocates resources, and supports the seamless flow of patients through the service. It plays a central part in clinical coordination, guiding the transition of care between services and maintaining high standards of practice across all aspects of dialysis delivery.

In addition to its clinical focus, the role supports the 4WA and ADU Nurse Manager in managing staff and operational issues, often taking charge of shifts and providing leadership to the nursing team. It requires strong communication and organisational skills to oversee access and patient flow, while fostering collaboration across departments. By combining clinical expertise with operational oversight, the position ensures that dialysis services are delivered with efficiency, safety, and compassion, contributing to optimal outcomes for patients and their families.

Key capabilities

• Developing management and leadership skills including:
• Ability to manage change.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to motivate individuals and groups to achieve commonly held goals.
• Ability to solve problems and confront issues.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to develop others.
• Ability to work effectively and provide support to staff.
• Open to new approaches or initiatives and prepared to try new ways of working.
• Fosters teamwork and builds team spirit by role modelling team behaviours.
• An understanding and willingness to embrace Information Technology.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Essential:
• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Post-graduate diploma in Renal or working toward same
• Recent dialysis nursing experience
• Current and satisfactory Police Check
• Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check
• Desirable:
• 5 years experience in dialysis
• Previous leadership or ANUM experience

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities (pre-tax, subject to availability)
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services