Nurse Unit Manager - Prague House

svha; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Kew location

Permanent, full-time role

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) seeks a Nurse Unit Manager for Prague House in Kew to lead the residential aged care service, guiding the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, resident‑centred care and maintain high clinical standards. You will ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, mentor staff, use data for continuous improvement, and collaborate with SVHM leadership.

A Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration is required; a post‑grad in gerontology is

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Post-graduate diploma or higher in gerontology or equivalent (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective operation of Prague House and provide operational and clinical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and SVHM policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and clinical teams to maintain excellence in nursing and aged care practice.
• Drive service excellence and continuous improvement using data and resident feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

NDIS Worker Screening Check

National Police Check

Post-graduate diploma in gerontology

Job description

• Excellent benefits including competitive salary packaging
• Kew location
• Leadership opportunity within a friendly and dynamic team
• Permanent, Full Time role

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Residential Aged Care Services (RACS), the Prague House Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for leading the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the home and providing operational and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. The role ensures the delivery and coordination of high-quality, resident-focused and consumer-directed care that supports optimal health, wellbeing, and quality of life outcomes for residents.

The NUM is accountable for ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, relevant legislation, professional practice requirements, and SVHM policies and procedures. Reporting to the Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) Operations Manager/Director of Nursing, the NUM works collaboratively with senior leadership and clinical teams to achieve, maintain, and promote excellence in nursing and aged care practice for Prague House residents.

Classification for this position will be NM11 .

Your Contribution

• Ability to create a positive and supportive workplace culture, inspiring and developing multidisciplinary staff while building capability, accountability, and engagement across the service
• Ability to drive service excellence and continuous improvement, using data, resident feedback, and best practice to enhance care outcomes, quality, and resident experience
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, ensuring care is coordinated, person-centred, and responsive to individual needs
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain
• Post-graduate diploma or higher in gerontology or other relevant field of study, or equivalent (desirable)

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Location with easy access to public transport (109 tram)
• Opportunity for paid off-road parking at reasonable rates
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Flexible working arrangements if eligibility criteria are met

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) operates three Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) facilities: Berengarra, Auburn House, and Prague House, collectively providing permanent and respite care for 165 residents.

These services encompass mainstream aged care, psychogeriatric care, and specialist programs for individuals with mental health diagnoses, acquired brain injuries and / or a history of homelessness. All facilities are registered NDIS providers.

The role is primarily based at St George's Health Service (SGHS) in Kew, with responsibilities across campuses and aged care sites.

Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) sits within the Continuing Care Program at SVHM, which also includes Subacute Services (Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Services), Bed Based Transition Care, Community Services (HIP, ACAS, GP Liaison) and Healthcare for the Homeless Program.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.

Closing Date: 11 November 2026 11:59pm

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