Nurse Unit Manager

Respect Group Limited; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyndoch Living, part of Respect, is a dynamic aged care community in regional Australia, offering 24/7 nursing support for residents with high or complex needs across five residences.

We are seeking a strong Nurse Unit Manager to lead the high care memory support unit with clinical leadership, clear direction and a calm, compassionate presence in a complex care environment. This full-time, Monday to Friday role builds relationships with residents, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in nursing leadership or management, preferably in high-care or memory support.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams with performance development focus.
• Strong clinical knowledge and sound judgement for high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents and families.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities in a dynamic care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical and operational leadership in the high care unit, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care at all times.
• Lead, support, and mentor nursing and care staff, fostering a positive, accountable, and engaged team culture.
• Oversee day-to-day unit operations, including staffing oversight, clinical coordination, and effective use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, and actively manage clinical risk.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives, responding to incidents, audits, and feedback to enhance care outcomes.
• Collaborate with residents, families, multidisciplinary teams, and senior leadership to support consistent, compassionate care delivery.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff mentoring

Clinical governance

Communication

Time management

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we're proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We're a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team.

When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you're looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you'll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Lyndoch Living is a dynamic, purpose-driven aged care community where exceptional care and genuine connection come together.

With 24/7 nursing support and the ability to care for residents with high or complex needs, our five-residence home allows staff to deliver tailored care that evolves with residents-all in one supportive, well-resourced environment.

We foster a homely, respectful culture where residents thrive, and staff are empowered to make a real difference. Our highly trained nurses and personal care workers are backed by ongoing education, strong teamwork, and leadership that understands how important a smooth transition is for residents and staff alike.

At Lyndoch, you're not just doing a job—you're building relationships, growing your skills, and being part of a team that truly cares.

Step into a leadership role where your influence truly matters. We're seeking a strong and capable Nurse Unit Manager to lead our high care memory support unit, providing confident clinical leadership, clear direction, and a calm, compassionate presence in a complex care environment.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position, offering consistency and the opportunity to build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff. You'll lead by example, inspire and support a dedicated team, shape a positive and accountable care culture, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents who rely on consistency, dignity, and expert care.

No two days are the same!

As Nurse Unit Manager you will:

• Provide strong clinical and operational leadership in the high care unit, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care at all times.
• Lead, support, and mentor nursing and care staff, fostering a positive, accountable, and engaged team culture.
• Oversee day-to-day unit operations, including staffing oversight, clinical coordination, and effective use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, and actively manage clinical risk.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives, responding to incidents, audits, and feedback to enhance care outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with residents, families, multidisciplinary teams, and senior leadership to support consistent, compassionate care delivery.

About You

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in a nursing leadership or management role, preferably within a high-care or memory support environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams, including performance development and staff engagement.
• Strong clinical knowledge and sound judgement, with a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic care setting.