Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Maternity

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Professional development

Study leave

Job summary

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is seeking an Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager to join Rotamah Ward (Women’s & Children’s). You will support the Unit Manager, lead day-to-day operations, and help shape care models across inpatient and community settings.

Role involves after-hours leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care within a growing regional service. BRHS offers relocation support and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Dual Registered Nurse and Midwife.
• Minimum 3+ years relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, coordination and team support skills.
• Strong clinical capability across maternity care settings.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day Women’s and Children’s services across inpatient and community settings.
• Provide clinical leadership and support the Unit Manager.
• Oversee ward outside business hours to ensure continuity of leadership and service delivery.
• Contribute to developing contemporary, collaborative models of maternity, women’s and paediatric health care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

Nursing/Midwifery degree

Job description

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Multiple Opportunities | Full Time or Part Time

Multiple exciting leadership opportunities are available for passionate and experienced Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Managers to join our Rotamah Ward (Women’s & Children’s) team.

Play a key leadership role supporting the Unit Manager and coordinating day-to-day Women’s and Children’s services across inpatient and community settings. You will provide clinical leadership, ensure high-quality patient-centred care, and help shape our evolving collaborative model of maternity care.

The Opportunity:

Rotamah Ward (Women’s & Children’s) is a secure 8-bed unit consisting of 8 women’s and children’s inpatient beds, an antenatal clinic and a domiciliary service. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the ANUM/AMUM supports the Unit Manager to coordinate daily operations, provide clinical leadership, and ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

This role also assumes responsibility for the ward outside business hours, ensuring continuity of leadership and service delivery. Be part of a service evolving to meet growing regional demand, with a strong focus on developing contemporary, collaborative models of maternity, women’s and paediatric health care.

Why Join BRHS?

• Lead across a continuum of maternity care (antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal)
• Work within a supportive, close-knit regional team with the Gippsland Lakes, beaches & alpine regions on your doorstep
• Enjoy a diverse clinical environment (maternity, neonatal, paediatric and women’s health)
• Access professional development, scholarships and study leave
• Comprehensive relocation package available to support your move to East Gippsland - view the inclusions here .

What You’ll Need:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Dual Registered Nurse and Midwife
• Minimum 3+ years relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrated leadership, coordination and team support skills
• Strong clinical capability across maternity care settings
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills

Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Description here.

Interested? For more information contact:

Elizabeth Hamilton, Maternity Unit Manager on 03 5150 3455.

Ongoing Applications:

We are actively recruiting for this role, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Applicationsare to include:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in line with the position description
• A resume (including two recent referees)

All appointments are subject to the below requirements. Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS)is East Gippsland’s largest employer,delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria,enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose:Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time.Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS.

At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children. Read our full values and commitments here.