Nurse Unit Manager

Closing Date: 28/10/2025 

• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to lead our 16-bed Acute Ward, which provides high-quality care to both medical and surgical patients. This role also includes oversight of our Hospital in the Home (HITH) program, offering innovative care solutions that support patients in their own homes.

As NUM, you will be responsible for clinical leadership, operational management, and driving excellence in patient outcomes. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care, while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for staff development.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Acute Ward and HITH program
• Ensure high standards of clinical care and patient safety
• Support and develop nursing staff
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery

What we're looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in acute care settings
• Strong clinical knowledge across medical and surgical nursing
• Passion for patient-centred care and team development
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Join a team that values integrity, respect, and excellence in care. Make a meaningful impact in a role that blends clinical leadership with innovation.

Employment Type: This is a permanent fulltime opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Delwyn Neilson-  Acting Director of Nursing, Medicine & Cancer Nursing Administration via email for a confidential discussion.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

 

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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