Lead Nurse Unit Manager — Aged Care Leadership

Yarrawonga Health; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarrawonga Health is seeking an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead the Residential Aged Care team. You will support the Nurse Unit Manager, deliver person-centred care, and mentor the clinical team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.

You will be an AHPRA-registered RN with 3–5 years' nursing experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of Aged Care Standards. The role is based in Yarrawonga, Victoria, with opportunities to drive quality and safety across shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 3–5 years' clinical nursing experience, preferably in aged care.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coordinate clinical teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Standards and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across 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.
• Lead, mentor and support nursing staff.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and risk management.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership

Clinical mentoring

Communication

Quality and safety

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Yarrawonga Health is seeking an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead the Residential Aged Care team. You will support the Nurse Unit Manager, deliver person-centred care, and mentor the clinical team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.

You will be an AHPRA-registered RN with 3–5 years' nursing experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of Aged Care Standards. The role is based in Yarrawonga, Victoria, with opportunities to drive quality and safety across shifts.