🌟 Nurse Unit Manager – Acute Services
Location: Yarrawonga, VIC
Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week with one monthly ADO
Classification: NM11 - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028.
Lead. Inspire. Make an Impact.
Are you an experienced nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career?
Yarrawonga Health is seeking a dynamic and motivated Nurse Unit Manager – Acute Services to lead our dedicated team across our Acute Ward, Urgent Care Centre, and Dialysis Unit.
This is your chance to combine professional growth with an incredible regional lifestyle in beautiful Yarrawonga – where world-class healthcare meets the relaxed charm of life by Lake Mulwala and the Murray River.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Director Clinical Services, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across our acute and urgent care areas.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll inspire and guide a multidisciplinary team, drive service excellence, and ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.
You will:
✅ Lead the Acute Ward, Urgent Care Centre (UCC), and Dialysis Unit (including two TCP beds)
✅ Manage resources, budgets, and staffing to ensure high-quality care delivery
✅ Foster a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration
✅ Drive innovation in service delivery and patient experience
✅ Support and develop your team to reach their full potential
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and energetic leader who is passionate about rural health and making a real difference in their community.
You’ll bring:
- Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience
- Proven leadership experience within acute or urgent care settings
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and people management skills
- A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualifications in acute care and/or management
- Experience managing budgets and leading diverse teams
- A collaborative, values-driven leadership style
Why Yarrawonga Health?
At Yarrawonga Health, we live by our values — Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion, and Excellence.
We’re proud of our inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
What we offer:
A full-time position with 1 monthly ADO
A stunning regional lifestyle on the Murray River – water sports, vineyards, and vibrant community life
Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
ow to Apply
Applications close Sunday, 23 November 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Chris Gartside, Executive Director Clinical Services
📧 Chris.Gartside@yh.org.au
Applications close: 23rd November 2025
Lead with purpose. Live with balance. Love where you work.
🌈 Yarrawonga Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.