The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Services is responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of 3 North.

As ANUM, you will help shape the delivery of safe, high-quality care for patients undergoing medical cardiology treatment, cardiac surgery and cardiothoracic interventions. You will be a visible and supportive leader on the floor—guiding practice, strengthening clinical standards, and ensuring every patient experience reflects excellence.

Reporting directly to the Cardiac Services Manager, this position will work collaboratively with this manager to ensure optimal day to day operations of 3 North.   

Working closely with clinicians, multidisciplinary teams and hospital leadership, you will champion service excellence, enhance patient flow, and nurture a positive, high-performing team culture.

Your leadership will not only support outstanding patient outcomes but also inspire growth and development across the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Management

• Provide effective clinical and operational leadership for the 3N Cardiology/Cardiothoracic ward.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix, rostering efficiency, and safe workforce allocation.
• Promote a cohesive, supportive and accountable team culture.
• Lead change management initiatives and support continuous improvement activities in collaboration with the Cardiac Services Manager.
  
  

Clinical Governance & Patient Safety

• Ensure compliance with national standards, organisational policies, and professional frameworks in conjunction with the Cardiac Services Manager.
• Oversee delivery of evidence‑based cardiology and cardiothoracic nursing care.
• Maintain strong focus on risk mitigation and incident management.
• Facilitate timely escalation, deterioration management, and post‑operative care pathways.

Service Delivery & Patient Flow

• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations to optimise bed management, discharge planning, and surgical flow.
• Work collaboratively with the cardiac services manager, cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anaesthetists, ICU, theatre, and allied health.
• Support the Cardiac Services Manager in the smooth integration of new  procedures and processes within cardiothoracic surgery, structural heart programs, advanced cardiac procedures, and expanding models of care.
  
  

Staff Development & Education

• Provide mentorship, coaching and performance development for nursing staff.
  Support orientation, competency development, and ongoing clinical education.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Specialists and Hospital Educator to maintain mandatory training and cardiothoracic and cardiology specific upskilling.
  
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Act as key liaison for multidisciplinary stakeholders including medical teams, ICU, theatre through to the cardiac services manager.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, safety huddles, and communication channels.
• Partner with patients and families, ensuring compassionate care and clear communication.
  
  

Administrative & Financial Accountability

• Manage budgets, resource utilisation, and procurement aligned with departmental needs in conjunction with the Cardiac Services Manager.
• Monitor activity data, KPIs, patient acuity and service performance.
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and record‑keeping meet organisational standards.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 5 years acute cardiology/cardiothoracic nursing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership/management experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Proven experience leading teams within complex cardiac services (e.g., CCU, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac medical/surgical).
• Post‑graduate qualifications in management, critical care, or cardiac nursing (desirable).
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Why Wollongong Private Hospital?

The 171 bed private hospital operated by Australia's largest private hospital operator, Ramsay Health Care, is set in the heart of Wollongong's Medical Precinct adjacent to the Wollongong Public Hospital. It will feature state of the art equipment, facilities and patient services setting a benchmark for healthcare facilities in the Illawarra. 

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

How to Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application.

Everyone who joins Ramsay

• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Bridie Doesburg (Cardiac Services Manager) via email at doesburgb@ramsayhealth.com.au or Caroline Wilson(Director of Clinical Services) via email at WilsonCaroline@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 31 March 2026