Associate Nurse Unit Manager |ANUM

Full job description
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 04 September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Wednesday 4 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
Employment type:
Full Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/Tpos
Region:
South
Location:
Royal Hobart Hospital
Job description:
The Acute Older Persons Unit (AOPU) is located on Ward 5A, level 5, A Block at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). The AOPU is an acute 20-bed geriatric unit that provides specialist care for the treatment of conditions common in older people.
The role:

The Acute Older Persons Unit (AOPU) is located on Ward 5A, level 5, A Block at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). The AOPU is an acute 20-bed geriatric unit that provides specialist care for the treatment of conditions common in older people.

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is an experienced nurse who, within the defined area of practice:

Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.
Note: - Please refer to the

Applicant Guide

For more information, please contact

Annette Moore

Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Older Persons Unit
(03) 6166 7+20
annette.moore@ths.tas.gov.au

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