Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Dhelkaya Health; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Inglewood District Health Service seeks an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead a multidisciplinary nursing team and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The role emphasizes infection control, care planning, and staff development within a supportive leadership framework.

The successful candidate will contribute to improving workplace culture, patient and family engagement, and participate in quality improvement initiatives with an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with infection control, assessment and care planning experience.
• Familiar with Aged Care Standards and able to lead in a complex environment.
• Aspires to leadership and improving the workplace for staff, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing staff in the unit as ANUM.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care.
• Drive quality improvement and act as in-charge in the absence of a manager.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Infection control

Assessment & care planning

Leadership aspiration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Position Title: Associate Nurse Unit ManagerClassification: YW11 - YW12Salary range per hour: $60.93 to $62.99 + superannuation + generous salary packaging optionEmployment Type: Ongoing part-time hours availableAward: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028Role descriptionInglewood District Health Service are looking for a motivated, aspiring manager to join our team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager.If you're a Registered Nurse who:Has great interpersonal and communication skillsHas sound nursing skills including infection control, assessment & care planning experience, and are familiar with the Aged Care StandardsLike working in a complex environment and want to be a part of a leadership team striving to provide amazing person-centered care, with support from an experienced teamIs looking for an opportunity to have a voice in how we can strive to improve our workplace for both staff, patients and their familiesThe wish to end your work day with a strong sense of accomplishment & job satisfactionWe would like to hear from you.The ANUM position creates opportunities to gain experience in an In-Charge position, and to lead and manage staff and quality improvement in the unit with a supportive environment.About youThe successful applicant will demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team while leading the delivery of high-quality nursing services. In this leadership role, the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) will consistently model best practices, setting a standard for excellence in patient care. A key focus of the role is to foster and maintain positive relationships with staff, patients, their families and the broader community, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all.Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.Culture and BenefitsIDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.We can offer you the following:Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expensesA welcoming & supportive cultureDynamic multidisciplinary teamProfessional development opportunitiesOn-site parkingEmployee Assistance ProgramThe successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check & Working with Children Check (if required) and comply with Inglewood District Health's Vaccination Policy.IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.For further information about this position, please contact Michelle Zimmer - Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5431 7036Applications close 15th November 2026We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Inglewood Districts Health Service.Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au