Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id
* Build your career with Victoria's largest regional health service
* Find satisfaction in a position that offers diversity, complexity, and fulfilment
* Permanent full-time, 80hrs/fortnight, ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging
About the role
The Nurse Unit Manager – Central Wing, Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre, 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 Nurse Unit Manager 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.
Central Wing is a 30 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit specialising in supporting patients through their geriatric rehabilitation journey and is an integral part of Barwon Health's Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) stream of care. You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience who pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities.
Key responsibilities
* Provide clinical and operational leadership for the effective management of the ward, including access and patient flow
* Manage budgets, rosters, staffing levels and skill mix to meet service delivery requirements
* Lead, support and develop nursing staff, including recruitment, performance development and coaching
* Drive quality improvement, safety and compliance with professional standards and organisational policies
What ee're looking for
* A Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and demonstrated senior clinical leadership experience
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant nursing specialty and/or health services management (or working towards)
* Proven ability to manage teams, resources and change in a complex healthcare environment
* Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
* A commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
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
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
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.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Contact person: Fiona Gray
Email:
Application closing date: 23, 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.