Nurse Unit Manager: Medical, Surgical & Palliative

Sjog; Warrnambool; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 12% superannuation

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Flexible work options

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership across the unit, ensuring safe, high-quality and patient-centred care. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead the nursing team and contribute to service improvements in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires current RN registration with AHPRA and a track record in surgical, medical or palliative care nursing, with strong leadership and staff

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the nursing team across the unit.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including patient flow, staffing and resource management.
• Lead and develop nursing staff, supporting preceptorship and competency development.
• Promote infection prevention, medication safety and documentation compliance.
• Collaborate with medical, allied health and multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive quality improvement, risk management and patient safety initiatives.

Job description

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership across the unit, ensuring safe, high-quality and patient-centred care. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead the nursing team and contribute to service improvements in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires current RN registration with AHPRA and a track record in surgical, medical or palliative care nursing, with strong leadership and staff