Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Nurse Unit Manager at Avoca aged care

This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, contribute to service improvement, and support the health needs of the local community.

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality, person centred nursing care that meets professional standards, legislative requirements, organizational policy, and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

• Manage and coordinate operational and workforce requirements of the unit, including rostering, performance development, staff wellbeing, and effective use of financial, physical and human resources to meet service delivery priorities.

• Lead clinical governance, quality and risk management activities, including monitoring patient outcomes, responding to incidents and complaints, supporting accreditation processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and safety.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term a year of contract with EFT 0.6 part time, commencing mid-July 2026 until mid-June 2027.

Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant after a year when finishes the fixed term contract, whether EFT 0.4 or casual RN1 position. 

Applicants should note that the selection and interview process might be commenced while receiving candidates applications. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate patient care across acute, community and emergency settings

• Manage human, financial and physical resources within budget

• Monitor, analyse and report on service performance and activity

• Lead staff performance, development, coaching and mentoring

• Drive quality improvement, clinical governance, WHS and safety initiatives

• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (registration must be current and maintained)

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (desirable)

• Demonstrated leadership experience in aged care settings. 

• Advanced knowledge of contemporary nursing management, including clinical governance, risk management, legislation and evidence based practice

• Strong decision making, problem solving and business acumen to manage resources and service performance

• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop staff, and manage performance effectively. 

• Highly developed communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders across disciplines

About your Team

• Multidisciplinary team delivering acute, community and emergency care

• Committed, patient focused workforce

• Strong focus on collaboration, learning and continuous improvement

About MDHS

The public Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Maryborough District Health Service through safe, high quality and culturally responsive care, supporting communities across through aged care, hospital, and community services. We value integrity, accountability, collaboration and innovation and are guided by our values of Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and togetherness, are proud to be a Career Accredited Employer.

Why join us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

If you have good availability, strong communication skills and a flexible approach, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

📄 The Position Description is available under ‘Related Documents’ in the job advertisement. If viewing on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website to access the full Position Description.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.