Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Residential Aged Care - Karana

Yarrawonga Health; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Yarrawonga Health in Yarrawonga, Victoria is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead the Residential Aged Care – Karana team. You will support the Nurse Unit Manager, provide clinical leadership and mentor a dedicated nursing team to deliver person-centred, high-quality care.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with 3–5 years of clinical experience, strong leadership, and a solid knowledge of Aged Care Standards.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in aged care.
• Demonstrated leadership coordinating clinical teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Standards and accreditation.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safe care.
• Management qualifications or leadership training is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in day-to-day leadership of Residential Services.
• Coordinate safe, high-quality, person-centred care and oversee clinical operations on each shift.
• Act as Nurse Unit Manager during periods of leave or absence.
• Provide leadership and clinical mentoring to nursing staff.
• Promote quality improvement, risk management and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team for outcomes.
• Contribute to staff education, orientation and development.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Compassion

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

Join Our Team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)– Make a Real Impact Every Day!

Location: Yarrawonga, Victoria

Employment Type: Part-Time positions available

Department: Residential Aged Care- Karana

Reports To: Nurse Unit Manager

Lead with purpose. Make a difference every day.

Yarrawonga Health is seeking experienced and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUM) to join our Residential Aged Care - Karana team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse ready to step into a leadership role, supporting the Nurse Unit Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while leading and mentoring a dedicated clinical team.

About the Role

As the ANUM, you will provide clinical leadership and operational support across Residential Services, coordinating safe, effective care and acting in charge of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes, a positive team culture, and compliance with Aged Care Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day leadership and management of Residential Services.
• Coordinate safe, high-quality, person-centred care and oversee clinical operations on each shift.
• Act as Nurse Unit Manager during periods of leave or absence.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and clinical support to nursing staff.
• Promote continuous quality improvement, risk management and compliance with Aged Care Standards.
• Collaborate with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible care outcomes.
• Contribute to staff education, orientation and professional development.

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career within the Rural Health industry. Solution focused and wanting to make a difference, you align your approach to strategise for achieving organisational and divisional goals. You are an employee that instils trust in your clients by demonstrating compassion and diligence.

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3–5 years' clinical nursing experience, preferably in aged care.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to coordinate clinical teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Standards, accreditation requirements and person-centred care.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, quality and safe care.

For full details on the key responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, reliable, and possess a genuine passion for helping others. The ideal candidate will exhibit:

• Community - We strengthen connection and partnerships to improve the health and well‑being of our people.
• Compassion - We treat all people with empathy and respect.
• Courage - We have the strength to see opportunities and do what’s right.
• Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions, decisions and outcomes. We are committed to being transparent, dependable and ethical in all that we do.

Management qualifications or leadership training, along with palliative care experience, will be highly regarded.

Why Join Yarrawonga Health?

At Yarrawonga Health, you'll join a supportive and collaborative team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We offer:

• Professional development and leadership development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of older people.
• An exceptional regional lifestyle on the banks of the Murray River.

Yarrawonga Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from all backgrounds.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Yarrawonga Health, we are committed to creating a workforce that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our community. We warmly welcome applications from:

Aboriginal peoples

Torres Strait Islander peoples

LGBTQIA+ individuals

People with disability, including those with visible and non-visible disabilities

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

At Yarrawonga Health, we value diversity, foster inclusion, and are committed to providing a culturally safe, welcoming, and accessible workplace for all.

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact:

Larry Thomson, Nurse Unit Manager Karana via email on [e-mail]

Femy Vinod, Nurse Unit Manager Karana via email [e-mail]

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check if required.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Application Close: 29th November 2026

* Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date

** Job may be closed early if successful applicants are appointed.