Associate Nurse Unit Manager

The Bays; Mornington; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccinations

Refer-a-friend bonus

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Bays Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager to support Medical and Surgical Wards, providing clinical leadership and guiding nursing staff to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Working with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, rostering, staffing and resource allocation while promoting iCARE values and continuous improvement across the unit.

Qualifications

• RN registration with AHPRA and a current practising certificate.
• Proven leadership experience in clinical settings.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and governance.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Ability to mentor staff and drive quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff.
• Assist with day-to-day unit operations, staffing and rostering.
• Promote patient safety and policy compliance.
• Support staff development and performance appraisals.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to KPIs.
• Promote a safe, patient-centred environment aligned with iCARE.
• Manage department resources, including equipment and consumables.
• Work 7-day rotating roster to support operations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Staff mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for motivated and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Managers to join our warm and supportive teams at The Bays Healthcare Group.

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations of our Medical and Surgical Wards, providing clinical leadership, guiding nursing staff and helping deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Available opportunities:

Permanent part-time: 60 hours per fortnight

Maximum-term: 45 hours per fortnight (until September 2027)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, including for patients with complex needs.

Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to nursing staff.

Assist with the day-to-day operational management of the unit, including staffing, rostering and resource allocation.

Promote and maintain high clinical standards, patient safety and compliance with policies and procedures.

Support staff development, education, performance appraisals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate in meetings and contribute to the achievement of departmental goals and key performance indicators.

Promote a safe, respectful and patient-centred environment aligned with The Bays' iCARE values.

Demonstrate financial stewardship by managing departmental resources efficiently and responsibly, including staffing, equipment and consumables.

Work a 7-day rotating roster to support departmental operations and service requirements.

ABOUT YOU:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

Recent clinical experience, with demonstrated leadership capability in a relevant clinical setting.

Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, clinical governance and emergency procedures.

Strong communication, teamwork, organisation and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to support, mentor and motivate staff while fostering a positive team culture.

Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and person-centred care.

Ability to work within professional, ethical and legislative requirements.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing clinical and operational priorities.

ABOUT US

The Bays Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-owned organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, a Dialysis Unit in Hastings and the new Cancer Care Centre on Main Street.

We have served the Mornington Peninsula community for almost 90 years and have a reputation for providing exceptional, personalised and innovative healthcare.

We align ourselves with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and our patients are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make.

THE BAYS BENEFITS

In addition to working for a local employer who can offer secure and flexible employment, The Bays has excellent benefits for employees including

Be a part of a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment.

Take advantage of the highest Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits, reducing your taxable income up to $18,550 per year (details via Smart Salary).

Enjoy free on-site parking.

Access a wide range of confidential support services to assist with health, financial matters, career guidance and overall wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program.

Complimentary influenza vaccinations offered annually to ensure you’re protected.

Be rewarded $1000 for recommending a friend to join our team (conditions apply).

Stay active with Fitness Passport – a great program that allows you access to local gyms, recreation centres and pools at a heavily discounted rate.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory National Police Check

Working with Children Check (Employee)

Vaccination Status and compliance with the requirements as outlines in The Bays Healthcare Group’s Staff Health Policy

Full working rights in Australia

Please note current and satisfactory police check is required prior to commencement. This role must meet the requirements of The Bays Staff Health policy.

The Bays Healthcare Group is unable to provide sponsorship and all candidates must have full working rights in Australia.

The Bays values diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities.

We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care, and we proactively implement measures to protect them from abuse.