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Andrews House Aged Care Facility - Trafalgar
Permanent Part Time, up to 56 hours per fortnight
Fixed term part time, up to 40 hours per fortnight (parental leave backfill), commencing ASAP until February 2027
We are seeking dedicated and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUMs) to join our team at Andrews House, Aged Care facility in Trafalgar.
The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and role-modelling abilities, with outstanding organisational and daily management skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively handling multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Your well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills will enable you to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and engage constructively with key stakeholders. Additionally, you will have the capacity to undertake special projects, contributing to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.
As an ANUM you will demonstrate competence in the provision of quality nursing care to residents and assume responsibility for the nursing plan of care. You will have the authority to make and be held accountable for patient care and management decisions specific to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan.
Our team works together in a friendly professional environment that is consumer focused and community minded. We offer comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in‐house salary packaging and onsite car parking. We have a learning culture, supported by an Educator on staff and dedicated non‐clinical time for learning (smart‐time) that encourages ongoing education and offers generous study leave, support and assistance from our Educators.
Our preferred candidate will have:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
* Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
* Sound knowledge and experience of contemporary and holistic practices in gerontic nursing.
* Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support.
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
* Previous experience in Aged Care.
* Understanding of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
* Other qualification in Nursing or Management.
* Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
* Previous Experience within a hospital or health care environment.
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) may be required prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 47,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The positions are based at Andrews House Aged Care Facility in Trafalgar, located 45 minutes from Pakenham with a stress free commute along the freeway and a short 5 minute walk from the Trafalgar Train Station. Andrews House is supported by numerous volunteers and has access to a variety of allied health professionals. You won't find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the team at Andrews House! We care for our community because we are the community! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Health.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first‐hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Access to employee assistance program
* Salary packaging
* Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Lucy Lewis, Andrews House Manager, 5627 4101.
Applications close on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
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Your application will include the following questions:
* Do you have a current nursing registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
* Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the residential aged care accreditation standards?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager?
* How many years of people management experience do you have?
* Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* Under Government requirements, some roles in Healthcare settings must be seasonally vaccinated for influenza. Are you able to meet this requirement prior to commencement if you were the successful applicant?
* Are you willing to provide us with / apply for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check prior to commencement?
West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne. The group comprises a number of sites: Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.
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