Nurse Unit Manager, Aged Care

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program and EAP

Extensive professional development

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap: 9,010 AUD

Meals and entertainment cap: 2,650 AUD

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the aged care unit, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and clinical leadership across the team.

The role requires an active AHPRA RN and experience in residential aged care, with strong collaboration with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams. Attractive permanent full-time position with 80 hours/fortnight and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and team management.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing and care staff.
• Oversee safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Monitor resident needs and coordinate care planning.
• Support medication management and wound care.
• Lead staff development and adherence to governance.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Clinical leadership

Team management

Residential aged care

Job description

Position Description

Contact person: Karen Primmer

Employment Type - Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9210

• Be an integral part of a team of enthusiastic and busy health professionals
• Extend your career in a close and supportive interdisciplinary team
• Permanent full-time, 80hrs/fortnight, ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join our dedicated aged care team and provide strong clinical leadership across our residential care service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead a team committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

As Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for providing effective clinical leadership and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of care within the unit. You will work closely with residents, families, care staff, allied health professionals and management to ensure the highest standards of clinical care and resident wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to nursing and care staff.
• Oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Monitor residents' clinical needs and ensure appropriate assessment, care planning and review.
• Support medication management, wound care, clinical assessments and other nursing requirements.
• Lead and support staff performance, education, mentoring and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aged care legislation, clinical standards, policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Previous experience in residential aged care.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and team management experience.
• Strong understanding of contemporary aged care practice and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

All Appointments Are Subject To

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact details

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Application closing date: 28 October 2026

Internal Applicants

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.