Nurse Unit Manager

• Location: Williamstown Hospital – Bed Based Transitional Care Ward
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Salary: NUM Level (1-3)

About The Role
Western Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering excellence in patient care, innovation, and community service. The Division of Aged, General Medicine and Subacute Services (AGMS) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse ready to step into a dynamic leadership role.

Our Bed-Based Transitional Care Program ward is a 30-bed ward that is dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a dynamic and nurturing environment, focused on enhancing the recovery and independence of older people post-hospitalisation and supporting their journey back into the community or on to Residental Aged Care.

We're looking for a dynamic nurse leader with proven experience and motivation with a passion and strong commitment for caring for the older person to lead our team. This is an opportunity to inspire and manage a dedicated group of healthcare professionals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in care.

Step into a role where you'll help shape the transition of the Strengthened Aged Care Standards, collaborate across Western Health committees, and be empowered to pursue leadership development tailored to your career goals.

Key Responsibilities
You will play a pivotal role in implementing and ensuring compliance with the Strengthened Aged Care Standards, actively shaping the future of aged care at Western Health. This includes:

• Leading the integration of the Aged Care Quality Standards into daily practice
• Collaborating across Western Health committees to ensure alignment with national aged care reforms
• Championing initiatives that promote safety, dignity, and quality of life for older people
• Driving continuous improvement through evidence-based practice and audit processes
• Provide effective leadership and operational management of the ward team
• Ensure delivery of high-quality care aligned with the principles of the Aged Care Quality Standards

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're a dynamic and compassionate nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

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 4 September 2025.

Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact Andrea Locke on or 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.