Are you a passionate nurse seeking a rewarding career and a fresh start in a beautiful coastal location? South West Healthcare in Warrnambool offers an incredible opportunity to join a supportive team in a thriving regional health service. Nestled along Victoria's stunning Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool provides the perfect blend of professional growth, community connection, and lifestyle, with pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and a welcoming community. Make the move and discover your potential with us!
About the role
South West Healthcare's Emergency Department is looking for a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our team. If you're an experienced Registered Nurse seeking your next challenge, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.
As the ANUM, you will oversee clinical standards, deliver exceptional patient care, and ensure smooth service delivery while managing a skilled team. Additionally, you will step in as the Nurse Unit Manager when required, taking on key leadership responsibilities.
Position overview
* Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Fixed-term Parental Leave position until 4 October 2026
* Location: Warrnambool Campus
* Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager
* Salary Range: $115,538.80 - $119,5428.40 pro rata, plus superannuation
What you bring
* A minimum of five years post graduate nursing experience, with demonstrated excellent clinical assessment skills
* Demonstrated strong clinical, safety and professional standards within the Emergency environment, including patient centred care
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development of self and others
* Demonstrated ability to communicate orally, electronically and in writing
* Demonstrated decision making ability, a role model, problem solving and supervising staff
* Relevant postgraduate/tertiary qualification
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.
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