Aged Care Nurse Unit Manager - Leadership & Flexible Hours

Latitude Recruitment; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Accommodation assistance

Visa support

Salary packaging benefits

ADO accrual for FT

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment is partnering with Swan Hill District Health to recruit an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for Logan Lodge in Swan Hill. This leadership role combines clinical oversight with administrative duties, guiding staff and maintaining care standards.

You'll deputise for the NUM, supervise nursing staff, manage medications and documentation, and contribute to accreditation readiness. A supportive team and community lifestyle follow the Murray River region.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Broad clinical knowledge and skills in aged care nursing.
• Ability to supervise nursing and care staff.
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study in gerontological nursing.
• Understanding of accreditation, standards and person-centred care.
• Availability to work across all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deputise across clinical and administrative areas and lead the unit in the NUM's absence.
• Supervise Enrolled Nurses and care staff, oversee medication and documentation.
• Maintain accreditation readiness and act as a clinical role model on the floor.
• Assist rostering, staff development and day-to-day running of Logan Lodge.

Skills

RN leadership

Clinical leadership

Supervision of care staff

Post-graduate study willingness

Accreditation knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Latitude Recruitment is partnering with Swan Hill District Health to recruit an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for Logan Lodge in Swan Hill. This leadership role combines clinical oversight with administrative duties, guiding staff and maintaining care standards.

You'll deputise for the NUM, supervise nursing staff, manage medications and documentation, and contribute to accreditation readiness. A supportive team and community lifestyle follow the Murray River region.