Nurse Unit Manager - Coleraine

WDHS; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Relocation support

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Supportive executive team

Work-life balance

Job summary

Western District Health Service invites applications for a Nurse Unit Manager at Coleraine Campus, leading a multidisciplinary team across acute and residential aged care. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to drive clinical excellence, workforce development and high-quality, person-centred care in a close-knit rural community.

You will oversee ANUMs and nursing staff, shaping governance, safety and service delivery while managing budget and resources to sustain a positive

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
• Minimum five years post-graduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality and safety frameworks
• Experience in workforce planning, staffing and performance management
• Current Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across acute and residential aged care services, ensuring safe, high-quality and evidence-based care delivery
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, rostering, performance management and staff development activities across the service
• Drive quality improvement activities, monitor clinical standards, manage incidents and support compliance with accreditation, legislative and infection prevention requirements
• Contribute to budget management, workforce utilisation and resource planning to support efficient and sustainable service delivery
• Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable workplace culture while supporting professional growth and leadership development across the team

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Workforce planning

Staff management

Communication

Budget management

Quality and safety

Driver's licence

NDIS WBCheck/ WWC

Australian work rights

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Job description

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• $142,105 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
• Lead a dedicated team delivering exceptional rural healthcare and aged care services

Lead a service, inspire a team and make a lasting impact

Western District Health Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager to join the leadership team at Coleraine Campus.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a nursing leader who is ready to influence clinical excellence, workforce development and service delivery while making a genuine difference in a close-knit rural community.

As Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across acute and residential aged care services, supporting a team of ANUMs, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Workers and administration staff. You will play a pivotal role in creating a positive workplace culture, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

Coleraine Campus provides care across 10 acute beds and 51 residential aged care beds, offering a diverse and meaningful leadership opportunity within a supportive rural setting.

Relocating? We'll Help You Settle In

We understand that relocating for work is a significant decision, and we're committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible.

Coleraine offers the opportunity to build a rewarding leadership career while enjoying the benefits of regional living. With affordable housing, a welcoming community and easy access to some of Victoria's most stunning natural attractions, it's a place where you can truly feel at home.

To support your move, successful applicants relocating to the region may have access to:

• Short-term shared accommodation to support your transition to the region
• Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
• Support to build local connections through community groups, sporting clubs and social networks
• Guidance and assistance as you settle into your new role and community
• A welcoming and supportive team committed to helping you succeed both professionally and personally

Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.

What You'll Be Doing

Clinical Leadership

Provide visible and effective leadership across acute and residential aged care services, ensuring safe, high-quality and evidence-based care delivery.

Strategic & Operational Management

Support the strategic development of nursing services, contribute to service planning and ensure organisational goals are translated into effective ward-level practice.

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, rostering, performance management and staff development activities across the service.

Quality, Safety & Clinical Governance

Drive quality improvement activities, monitor clinical standards, manage incidents and support compliance with accreditation, legislative and infection prevention requirements.

Contribute to budget management, workforce utilisation and resource planning to support efficient and sustainable service delivery.

Team Development & Culture

Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable workplace culture while supporting professional growth and leadership development across the team.

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent relevant qualification
• Minimum five years post-graduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality and safety frameworks
• Experience in workforce planning, staffing and performance management
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
• Sound financial and resource management capability
• Experience in aged care is highly desirable
• Current Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

Working within Coleraine Campus, you'll join an organisation known for its strong community connections, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Coleraine

Coleraine offers a rewarding rural lifestyle with affordable living, minimal commute times and a welcoming community. Enjoy easy access to the Grampians National Park, the Coonawarra wine region and Victoria's spectacular southwest coastline while building a meaningful leadership career.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/

To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave entitlement
• Professional development and leadership development opportunities
• Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
• Support connecting with long-term housing opportunities
• Supportive executive and leadership team
• Opportunity to lead and influence service delivery across acute and aged care services
• Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
• Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community

Applications close: 15 th of October 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.