About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is currently seeking an experienced and capable Registered Nurse to step into the role of Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in our Medical/Palliative Care Unit on a fixed-term parental leave contract.

This is more than a caretaking role, it is a chance to take the lead in a high performing and well supported team, and play a key part in driving clinical excellence, staff development, and service improvement. As NUM, you will provide strong, visible leadership and ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of care. You will work closely with senior leaders to align the unit with broader organisational goals and shape its direction during this fixed-term period.

Position Overview

• Fixed Term Parental Leave commencing 28 July 2025 to the 26 June 2026
• 72 hours per fortnight
• Classification: Nurse Unit Manager
• Salary Range: $127,722.40 - $137,035.60 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the key requirements outlined in the position description, including:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years' nursing experience, including people management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with workforce planning, recruitment, and performance management.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of clinical systems, safe patient care, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage staff and resources to meet service demand

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in management or currently working towards one

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 25 May 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the classification.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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