Are you an enthusiastic and motivated nurse looking to advance your career in a leadership role?

About the Role:

South West Healthcare (SWH) is inviting applications from skilled and experienced registered nurses for a permanent position as a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) within our Surgical Services Unit.

As the NUM, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the human, physical, and financial resources within the Surgical Services Unit. You will lead the Surgical Services team in a consultative and participative manner, ensuring well-planned and coordinated services for clients and their families. Additionally, you will provide clinical leadership to foster patient-focused and outcome-oriented nursing care.

Position Overview

• Permanent, Full-time (80 hours per fortnight, with a monthly ADO)

commencing late October 2025

• Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
• Salary: $136,344.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Part-time and/or flexible work options may be considered for this role.

What You Bring

In addition to meeting the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following key requirements:

• Registered Nurse with a current Registration Certificate as required by AHPRA.
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience, including people management experience.
• Sound knowledge and experience in contemporary practices in surgical nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead, consult, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including strong negotiation and delegation skills, to foster productive working relationships.
• Expert knowledge of clinical systems that promote safe patient care.
• Understanding of organisational structures and processes.
• Effective management of human and financial resources.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation related to Nursing and Midwifery practice.
• Embodiment of South West Healthcare values.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Post-graduate management qualification or willingness to complete one.
• Experience in change management processes.

Join our dedicated team at South West Healthcare and make a difference in surgical nursing care.

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 24 August 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nursing & Midwives (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, with the appropriate classification Nurse Manager Level 2.

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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