Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Acute - Full-Time

The NUM demonstrates a high knowledge of clinical practice, coordinating professional and collaborative health care and service consistent with the clinical, strategic and operational objectives of BHS.

The NUM will assist the organisation to meet its strategic and operational objectives in relation to acute care by providing direction and guidance to Acute Unit staff with the Nature and Directions of Beechworth Health Service.

About You:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.

• Minimum of four years relevant clinical experience as a senior Registered Nurse, Associate Nurse Unit Manager level or equivalent, some of which will have been undertaken in emergency or urgent care

• Knowledge of current no lift programs and other OH&S issues common to acute nursing

• Current First Line Emergency Care (FLEC)/ALS qualifications or equivalent.

• Demonstrated Nursing leadership in a rural health care setting

• Favourable police/NDIS check

• Demonstrated ability to cope with dynamic service demands with integrity and impartiality

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Relevant post graduate qualifications in nursing or nursing management at a tertiary level or willingness to undertake.

• Experience in rural or regional healthcare settings.

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than one (1) page) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. 

We are actively looking to fill this position and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open, therefore, we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability. 

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.  

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

For more information please contact Liz Ibrom on 03 5728 0200.

Applications Close: 1 September 2026