About The Position
We are seeing a Registered Nurse to be appointed as Nurse Unit Manager due to Parental Leave.
The role is offered on a Fixed Term Part-time basis due this being Parental Leave replacement, for a period of 13 months from 2 February 2026 to 28 February 2027.
This appointment is 5 days per fortnight working 20 hour per week in a job-share arrangement wit existing job-share NUM.
For further information on the role, please refer to the Position Description attached.
What's You'll Do
* The NUM will lead, direct and co-ordinate care in the Acute ward This will be achieved through managing patient flow and ensuring rosters are developed to support the delivery of excellent patient care.
* The incumbent will use patient and carer feedback to inform patient care service delivery. The NUM will enable a culture of enquiry and questioning regarding the provision and practice of nursing. The incumbent will establish and maintain the use of evidence-based practice in the delivery of nursing care.
* The NUM will be an exemplary role model for the professionals of nursing, maintaining a high level of communication and establishing relationships and trust within the ward. This will be achieved through ensuring up to date performance reviews for staff, nurturing talent and enabling participation.
* The NUM must maintain an awareness of broader professional and health care issues and activities, participating in professional association. The incumbent must inspire and support others to achieve their potential and enable others to achieve a shared vision.
* The NUM will ensure the human, physical and financial resources of ward management, in collaboration with relevant subject matter experts, to deliver safe and efficient health care within available resources.
* The incumbent will utilise problem solving skills in relation to issues within the ward. The NUM will monitor and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, in collaboration with the relevant subject matter experts.
Seymour Health offers
* Two types of generous salary packaging
* Free on-site parking
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* Competitively priced staff meals
* Employee Assistance Program
* Annual Scholarship program
About Seymour Health
Seymour Health is a leading small rural health service. At our site in central Seymour, over 300 staff deliver health and allied services.
Our services include a 30-bed public hospital that provides public and private Acute medical and surgical, renal dialysis and day procedures. Seymour Health's breadth of services extends to post-acute care, palliative care, sub-acute ambulatory service, oral health services, district nursing and community services. Barrabill House is a 40-bed residential aged care service that provides highly rated residential aged care.
Seymour Health is conveniently located an hour north of Melbourne via the M31 Hume Freeway and V/Line train service.
Closing Date: applications must be received by the date shown.
Employment Screening
All employment with Seymour Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Worker Screening Checks, which include: a Police Records Check and Statutory Declaration; Victorian Employee Working with Children Check; and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must comply with the Health Service's Vaccination requirements and Victorian Government and Department of Health immunisation directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated and provided evidence of vaccination for various diseases, such as Influenza.
Diversity and Inclusion
Applications are encouraged from women, people from LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, young people, older people, and regional Victorians from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.