Nurse Unit Manager

Permanent Full Time, 76 hours / 80 hours + ADO per fortnight

Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement ____________________________________________________________________________________

An exciting opportunity exists within the West Gippsland Healthcare Group to appoint a Nurse Unit Manager at our Cooinda Lodge residential aged care facility.  Cooinda Lodge operates 39 beds under a broad-based, integrated model of health care service provision, incorporating aged care, our Transitional Care Program (TCP) and our Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) program in one facility.  As the Nurse Unit Manager of Coodina Lodge you will lead a team of dedicated nursing professionals, ensuring high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and quality led resident centered care. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing protocols, managing resources, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Our preferred candidate will have:

· Tertiary qualifications and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Division 1

· Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

· Broad generalist nursing experience in acute care and aged care settings.

· Knowledge of the Strengthened Aged Care Standards and ability to provide evidence based and clinically effective aged and acute care.

· Extensive knowledge of quality improvement, safety and risk management processes and systems and ability to facilitate and coordinate quality improvement.

· Proficiency in utilising data-based systems for information management.

· Actively seeks to develop others through a commitment to ongoing education

· Demonstrates drive, commitment, and resilience, within a framework that highly values personal and staff wellbeing

· A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.

· Responsible and mature work attitude.

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

·      Previous experience in Leadership and Management.

·      Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.

·      Previous Experience within a hospital or health care environment.

·      Post Graduate qualifications in aged care and/or management or working towards same.

·      Understanding and knowledge of nursing and current clinical issues.

·      Knowledge and attention to clinical assessments and care planning.

·      Ability to prioritise tasks to ensure a safe and efficient patient experience.

IMPORTANT:Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation.

Did you know that Warragul hospital is a stress-free commute along the freeway from the southeastern suburbs? What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country.

While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building, but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff. Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community.

At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.

Who wouldn't want to be part of such a remarkable journey? So, dust off your CV and prepare to embark on an inspiring career with us here at West Gippsland Health. Your future awaits

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a current Police Record Check/NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted  and must include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Chris O'Brien, acting Deputy Director Clinical Operations on or email

Applications close on Thursday 2nd October 2025.

Please apply at your earliest convenience, shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.

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As an inclusive employer, 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, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.