Nurse Unit Manager

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• $142,105 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
• Lead a dedicated team delivering exceptional rural healthcare and aged care services

Western District Health Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager to join the leadership team at Coleraine Campus.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a nursing leader who is ready to influence clinical excellence, workforce development and service delivery while making a genuine difference in a close-knit rural community.

As Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across acute and residential aged care services, supporting a team of ANUMs, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Workers and administration staff. You will play a pivotal role in creating a positive workplace culture, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

Coleraine Campus provides care across 10 acute beds and 51 residential aged care beds
, offering a diverse and meaningful leadership opportunity within a supportive rural setting.

We understand that relocating for work is a significant decision, and we're committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible.

Coleraine offers the opportunity to build a rewarding leadership career while enjoying the benefits of regional living. With affordable housing, a welcoming community and easy access to some of Victoria's most stunning natural attractions, it's a place where you can truly feel at home.

To support your move, successful applicants relocating to the region may have access to:

• Short-term shared accommodation to support your transition to the region
• Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
• Support to build local connections through community groups, sporting clubs and social networks
• Guidance and assistance as you settle into your new role and community
• A welcoming and supportive team committed to helping you succeed both professionally and personally

Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.

Provide visible and effective leadership across acute and residential aged care services, ensuring safe, high-quality and evidence-based care delivery.

Support the strategic development of nursing services, contribute to service planning and ensure organisational goals are translated into effective ward-level practice.

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, rostering, performance management and staff development activities across the service.

Drive quality improvement activities, monitor clinical standards, manage incidents and support compliance with accreditation, legislative and infection prevention requirements.

Contribute to budget management, workforce utilisation and resource planning to support efficient and sustainable service delivery.

Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable workplace culture while supporting professional growth and leadership development across the team.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent relevant qualification
• Minimum five years post-graduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality and safety frameworks
• Experience in workforce planning, staffing and performance management
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
• Sound financial and resource management capability
• Experience in aged care is highly desirable
• Current Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

Working within Coleraine Campus, you'll join an organisation known for its strong community connections, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and…