Nurse Unit Manager

Requisition No: 5949

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Western Health at Home

Program: Renal Services

Department: Home Therapy Unit

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto

Job Function: Nursing

Project:

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Salary: NUM Level 2 (NM11)

About the role:

Western Health Renal Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead and manage our expanding Dialysis at Home program. This innovative service supports patients to receive dialysis in the comfort of their own homes, promoting independence, flexibility, and improved quality of life.

The successful applicant will be a forward thinking leader with demonstrated management experience, a strong clinical background in renal nursing, and a commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care. This role also includes oversight of the on-call service and collaboration with acute and satellite dialysis teams.

As a key member of the Renal Services Senior Management Team within the Division of Western Health at Home, the NUM will play an integral role in shaping renal and chronic care services across current and future Western Health campuses.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Dialysis at Home nursing team and coordinate service delivery.
• Ensure clinical excellence, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with medical teams, renal nurse consultants, educators, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development across Western Health.
• Support workforce planning, quality improvement, and financial performance.

About you:

• Have recent and relevant clinical experience in haemodialysis nursing.
• Hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and critical thinking skills.
• Be committed to achieving KPIs across workforce, quality, access, and financial domains.
• Be passionate about service innovation and patient empowerment.

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 November 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kylie Simoni via email

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.