Rural Nurse Unit Manager - Lead Care Team

West Wimmera Health Service; Rupanyup; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

West Wimmera Health Service in Rupanyup, Victoria is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for a full-time or part-time role (64–80 hours/fortnight). You will lead nursing staff and coordinate clinical teams to deliver high-quality, resident-centered care within a fully accredited aged care facility.

APHR A registration is essential, with strong leadership, communication and documentation skills. The role involves quality improvement and adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards in a supportive rural

Qualifications

• Current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, including negotiation and problem solving.
• Experience with electronic documentation systems and aged care funding tools.
• Commitment to quality improvement and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Ability to motivate a team and uphold West Wimmera Health Service values.
• Strong clinical skills to deliver resident care.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational Safety Health obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nursing professionals and health care workers to deliver quality care.
• Coordinate clinical team activities, resident assessment and documentation.
• Oversee supervisory duties of the unit and support staff to ensure service delivery.

Skills

APHRA registration

Leadership

Communication

Electronic documentation

Quality improvement

Resident care

Legislation knowledge

Staff motivation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Education

Management qualification

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

West Wimmera Health Service in Rupanyup, Victoria is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for a full-time or part-time role (64–80 hours/fortnight). You will lead nursing staff and coordinate clinical teams to deliver high-quality, resident-centered care within a fully accredited aged care facility.

APHR A registration is essential, with strong leadership, communication and documentation skills. The role involves quality improvement and adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards in a supportive rural