Employment Type
- Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight
- 80
Job Category
- Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id -
7478
* Build your career with Victoria's largest regional health service
* Find satisfaction in a position that offers diversity, complexity, and fulfilment
* Temporary full-time, 80hrs/fortnight, ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging (until 07/03/2027)
About The Role
The Nurse Unit Manager – Acute Neurosciences Unit is responsible for the provision of leadership and strategic direction to ensure delivery of a high-quality clinical practices and patient care.
The Nurse Unit Manager provides the tactical management of operational, financial, human and information resources within their area, liaising with the relevant clinical and support services leaders.
The role is a key leader within of the Directorate and Nursing leadership teams at Barwon Health and as such will contribute to the overall management, performance and outcomes of the organisation by developing professional and collaborative partnerships and participating in committees and groups to support this.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong clinical and professional leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
* Manage operational, financial and workforce resources to meet service delivery and performance requirements
* Lead, support and develop nursing and clerical staff to promote engagement, capability and retention
* Drive quality improvement, safety, and compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
What We're Looking For
* A Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and demonstrated clinical leadership experience
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant nursing specialty and/or health services management (or working towards)
* Proven ability to lead teams, manage change and deliver service improvements
* Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
* A commitment to professional development, innovation and evidence-based practice
About The Unit
The Acute Neurosciences Unit (ANU) is a stand alone Neurosciences unit with state of the art equipment to support best practice standards at University Hospital Geelong.
ANU is a 21 bed unit, comprised of general neurology beds, incorporating a stroke unit and extended Epilepsy monitoring. The Department of Neurology is supported by an extensive team of neurologists with expertise across all subspecialty areas. Patient care is delivered through a coordinated multidisciplinary model to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.
Position Description
Barwon Health staff benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
* Living expenses capped at $9,010
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Diversity and inclusion
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.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards
Additional Information
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All Appointments Are Subject To
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
**Contact person: Kelly Lestrange
Email:**
Application closing date: 27, February 2026
Internal Applicants
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.