Nurse Unit Manager - Acute/ Urgent Care - Permanent - Full Time- Numurkah

Numurkah Acute and Urgent Care Centre are seeking an experience Nursing manager to lead the daily operations and provide strategic direction for the ward. Being able to model the values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership are vital to this role.

Position:       Nurse Unit Manager

Location:      Numurkah

Hours/EFT:   1.0 EFT (80 Hours Per Fortnight)

Status:          Permanent Full Time

Salary/ Hourly rate:   $65.5500 plus 12% superannuation

About the Role:

We are offering a short-term opportunity for a current staff member to NCN Health to fill the role of Nurse Unit Manager - Acute/UCC in Numurkah, while permanent recruitment into the role if completed. This is a great opportunity for a current Registered Nurse to demonstrate and expand their leadership and clinical management experience.

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the effective management and operations of the Acute Ward including the busy Urgent Care Centre. The position will form part of the management team of NCN Health and is accountable for ensuring the Acute Ward and Urgent Care Departments model of care aligns with the strategic goals of the organisation.

 What we are looking for:

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Degree qualified in Nursing
• Previous positive experience in both people and budget management
• High level clinical skills to lead and support workforce clinical outcomes
• Vaccination against Covid-19 is highly recommended

About NCN Health:

NCN Health is an amalgamated rural health service caring for diverse rural communities across the Moira Shire, with approximately 18,000 people in our community, which includes Nathalia, Cobram , Numurkah and surrounding communities.

NCN Health upholds our three core values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership. Our purpose is to build healthy communities together, and our promise is to work together to provide safe, high-quality care that improves the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we live in.

Mandatory Screening Checks:

All appointments at NCN Health are subject to a current Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months. Some positions may require a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.

A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Enquiries:

Carolyn Hargreaves , Director of Clinical Services, Phone : 0418103858

For further information please see position description and submit response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.

Closing Date

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 at 11:59pm

As an inclusive employer, NCN Health is committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, NCN Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

NCN Health's ongoing commitment to our employees, volunteers and community is to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of those who have or are experiencing family violence through our workplace support programs. We have zero tolerance to Occupational Violence and Aggression and zero tolerance to Bullying and Harassment.

NCN Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.