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Nurse unit manager aged care

Melbourne
Healthcare Australia
Nurse
Posted: 3 April
Offer description

We are currently recruiting experienced Nurse Unit Manager's to lead and inspire care teams across aged care and healthcare services in Regional Victoria.

Locations

* Gippsland Region

Are you a strong clinical leader ready to step into a role where you can genuinely shape care outcomes, lead a multidisciplinary team, and make a lasting impact in a close-knit community?

You'll take ownership of a multi-service clinical environment, leading teams across residential aged care, acute inpatient, urgent care, and community programs. It's a rare chance to combine clinical leadership, operational management, and quality improvement in one position.

A key leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care through effective clinical leadership, staff management, and resource coordination.

About the Role

As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the provision of optimum levels of care to patients, through effective leadership, management of staff and other resources, and the development of cooperative professional relationships.

* Lead and mentor a team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Care Staff.
* Oversee care planning, assessments, and clinical governance.
* Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and legislative requirements.
* Work collaboratively with residents, families, GPs, allied health, and community partners.
* Support workforce planning, rostering, and performance management.
* Promote a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.
* Contribute to strategic planning and service development.

This role offers a mix of clinical and management shifts, allowing you to remain hands‐on while leading service delivery.

What's on Offer

* Salary up to $137,000
* Non for profit salary packaging
* Leadership opportunities across regional Victoria
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* Monday to Friday
* The chance to make a meaningful impact in aged care communities
* Relocation assistance ( only some locations )

About You

You will be a motivated and compassionate leader with:

* Minimum 3 years' experience managing clinical care in an aged care setting
* Strong people management and leadership skills
* Excellent communication skills and an engaging, supportive leadership style
* AHPRA Registration
* High level of organization and adaptability, with a commitment to innovation and excellence
* Experience mentoring and developing nursing staff
* Willingness to relocate to Regional Victoria

Apply Now

Email: Faye.Campbell@healthcareaustralia.com.au

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