Associate nurse unit manager, wallace lodge

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; Temporary Full Time

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia.

Highly sought after Associate Nurse Unit Manager in Wallace Lodge, Bay and Garden.

• Be part of a passionate and supportive aged care team; make a genuine difference in the lives of residents and their families every day.
• Access ongoing training and professional development to grow your career.
• Multiple temporary ANUM positions available until 31 August 2026.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our aged care team in the role of Associate Nurse Unit Manager as an annual leave reliever. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled registered nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, supporting staff development, and contributing to the operational leadership of an aged care unit. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the ANUM plays a key leadership role in ensuring the provision of safe, effective, and person-centred care to residents in an aged care setting. There may also be the opportunity to cover the NUM role at times.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with best practice standards and AHPRA requirements.
• Provide clinical leadership and operational management during allocated shifts.
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager with workforce management, performance development, and service planning.

What we're looking for

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organisational skills.
• Recent aged care experience; leadership experience is desired.
• Understanding of Aged Care Standards and commitment to person-centred care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A compassionate, respectful, and professional approach to caring for older people.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and computer literacy skills.

About the facility

Wallace Lodge is a modern 108-bed facility featuring spacious design, modern decor, a contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. The beautiful garden settings enhance emotional wellbeing and offer a sense of tranquillity.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction.
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010.
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Contact Information

Contact person: Nursing Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42515822