Nurse Unit Manager

Australian College of Nursing; Corryong; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Corryong Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Nurse Unit Manager. This role provides operational and clinical leadership across Acute and Residential Aged Care services in a rural community.

You will lead a dedicated workforce, drive quality and safety, support workforce development and foster a culture of person-centred care, accountability and continuous improvement. Previous Nurse Unit Manager experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Leads by example and positively influences others.
• Has demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating services or mentoring staff.
• Is confident having difficult conversations and addressing performance concerns when required.
• Can build trust, engagement and accountability within teams.
• Has the ability to lead change and support teams through improvement initiatives.
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Demonstrates resilience, professionalism and sound clinical judgement.
• Previous Nurse Unit Manager experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Provide operational and clinical leadership across Acute and Residential Aged Care services
• Lead workforce engagement, performance and professional development
• Build a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture
• Drive quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements
• Lead service improvements that enhance resident and patient outcomes
• Contribute as a valued member of the organisation's leadership team
• Foster excellence in person-centred care and clinical practice

Connaissances

Leadership

Team leadership

Performance management

Change management

Clinical judgement

Person-centred care

Communication

Formation

Registered Nurse (RN)

Description du poste

Nurse Unit Manager – Acute & Residential Aged Care
Ready to make your mark in nursing leadership while enjoying the benefits of a rural lifestyle?

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Corryong Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Nurse Unit Manager. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated workforce, influence the delivery of high-quality care, and support the ongoing development of our Acute and Residential Aged Care services in a welcoming rural community.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on both workforce culture and the quality of care delivered to our community. We are seeking a visible and approachable leader who can inspire teams, foster accountability, support professional growth and drive excellence in person-centred care.

Whether you are an experienced Nurse Unit Manager seeking your next challenge, or a senior nurse looking to step into your first formal leadership role, you will play a key role in developing team capability, strengthening clinical practice and supporting positive outcomes for residents and patients.

Working closely with the Director of Nursing and Leadership Team, you will lead a dedicated workforce while fostering a positive, respectful and high-performing environment where staff, residents and patients can thrive.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details

About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who:

• Leads by example and positively influences others
• Has demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating services or mentoring staff
• Is confident having difficult conversations and addressing performance concerns when required
• Can build trust, engagement and accountability within teams
• Has the ability to lead change and support teams through improvement initiatives
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Demonstrates resilience, professionalism and sound clinical judgement

Previous Nurse Unit Manager experience is desirable but not essential.

We welcome applications from experienced Registered Nurses, Associate Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Coordinators and senior clinicians ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership across Acute and Residential Aged Care services
• Lead workforce engagement, performance and professional development
• Build a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture
• Drive quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements
• Lead service improvements that enhance resident and patient outcomes
• Contribute as a valued member of the organisation's leadership team
• Foster excellence in person-centred care and clinical practice

If you're a motivated nurse leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening culture and delivering outstanding care, we'd love to hear from you.

About Corryong Health

Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas.

Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services. We constantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.