Nurse Unit Manager: Clinical Leadership & Quality Improvement

Rural Northwest Health; Warracknabeal; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Northwest Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the clinical team in Warracknabeal. You will ensure safe, evidence-based patient care, manage rosters, and drive continuous improvement within the unit, aligned to organisational standards.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to monitor KPIs and budgets and participate in regional BOSSnet activities. Applicants should hold APHRA registration and demonstrate strong people management and communication skills, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with APHRA and current registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in leadership/management or working towards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams in acute or aged care settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical team to deliver safe, evidence-based care within scope of practice.
• Oversee rosters, budgets and resource use for the unit.
• Develop and review policies and procedures in line with standards.
• Drive quality improvement and professional development across the team.
• Coordinate with Executive Manager of Clinical Services on KPI setting and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Policy compliance

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

APHA/APHRA RN registration

Postgraduate leadership/management

Tools

BOSSnet EMR

Job description

Rural Northwest Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the clinical team in Warracknabeal. You will ensure safe, evidence-based patient care, manage rosters, and drive continuous improvement within the unit, aligned to organisational standards.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to monitor KPIs and budgets and participate in regional BOSSnet activities. Applicants should hold APHRA registration and demonstrate strong people management and communication skills, with a focus on