Lead Nurse Unit Manager – Urgent Care Centre

Northern Health; Kilmore; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health's Kilmore District Hospital Urgent Care Centre is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to provide leadership and supervision across shifts. You will coordinate staff, act as ANUM when required and support professional development to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes rotating rosters, efficiency in patient flow and commitment to safety and continuous improvement within a community-focused health service in Melbourne's outer north.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• ANUM experience or minimum four years post-registration; experience acting in charge highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership and management principles in a clinical setting.
• Sound clinical assessment, decision-making and escalation skills.
• Proven ability to manage patient flow and utilise resources efficiently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including day, evening and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and supervision of nursing staff on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Coordinating and allocating staff according to workload, acuity and skill mix.
• Acting in the Nurse Unit Manager role when required.
• Supporting staff performance management, mentoring and professional development.
• Ensuring safe, effective and high‑quality patient care in accordance with policies and standards.
• Managing patient flow, staffing resources and electronic rostering.
• Leading and contribution to quality improvement initiatives and assigned portfolios.
• Promoting a culture of safety, inclusivity, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical assessment

Communication

Roster management

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

IT systems

Roster software

Job description

Northern Health's Kilmore District Hospital Urgent Care Centre is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to provide leadership and supervision across shifts. You will coordinate staff, act as ANUM when required and support professional development to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes rotating rosters, efficiency in patient flow and commitment to safety and continuous improvement within a community-focused health service in Melbourne's outer north.