Permenant Contract - Nurse Unit Manager (Aged Care) - Warracknabeal, VIC

Skilled Nursing; Etheridge Shire; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and professional development

Generous salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team environment

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Skilled Nursing is seeking a qualified nursing leader to oversee aged care services. The role emphasizes safe, person-centred care and strong team leadership within a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will bring post-graduate qualifications in aged care, leadership, and a demonstrated ability to manage rosters and workforce needs while advancing quality improvement initiatives within the team.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training or education in aged care or acute medical nursing.
• Post-graduate education in leadership and management, or plans to undertake.
• Demonstrated competence in leading and managing a team to deliver services that ensures safe, person-centered care.
• Knowledge of key guidelines and frameworks relevant to the role including, but not limited to, Safe Patient Care Act, Code Grey requirements, and Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage rosters and workforce needs.
• Adaptability to competing demands.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Roster management

Adaptability

Clinical governance

Education

Post-graduate nursing qualification

Job description

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant post-graduate training or education in aged care or acute medical nursing
• Relevant post-graduate education in leadership and management, or plans to undertake
• Demonstrated competence in leading and managing a team to deliver services that ensures safe, person-centered care
• Knowledge of key guidelines and frameworks relevant to the role including, but not limited to, Safe Patient Care Act, Code Grey requirements, and Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage rosters and workforce needs
• Adaptability to competing demands

What is on offer:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Assistance with accommodation if required

About Skilled Nursing

Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles. Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland. With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.