Nurse Unit Manager – Medical, Surgical & Palliative Care

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $147,618 (pro rata for part‑t

12% superannuation

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Flexible work options

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead a dynamic medical/surgical and palliative care unit on a permanent full-time basis.

You will provide strong clinical leadership, oversee daily operations, support a diverse nursing team and drive continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in surgical, medical and/or palliative care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across the unit to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Oversee day-to-day unit operations: patient flow, staffing, priorities and resource management.
• Lead, support and develop nursing staff; drive continuous improvement in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Assist with governance, quality improvement, and risk management activities.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN Registration (AHPRA)

Job description

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead a dynamic medical/surgical and palliative care unit on a permanent full-time basis.

You will provide strong clinical leadership, oversee daily operations, support a diverse nursing team and drive continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.