Nurse Unit Manager

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Nurse Unit Managers to join the Mernda Community Hospital, Urgent Care Centre team.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, Kilmore District Hospital and Mernda Community Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires a dynamic and visible leader to guide and coordinate the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary environment. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the operational, clinical and professional management of staff and resources, fostering collaboration, accountability and excellence across the unit.

This role is responsible for:

• Leading, directing and coordinating nursing care in the Urgent Care Centre
• Managing staff and resources to deliver safe, efficient and patient-centred care.
• Fostering effective multidisciplinary partnerships and leadership across the Mernda Community Hospital site.
• Ensuring that patient flow, rosters, and service delivery are aligned with best practice and operational efficiency.
• Promoting a culture of enquiry, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in patient care.

This position is fixed term part time (64 hours per fortnight) until June 2027

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Relevant post graduate advanced clinical qualifications
• Relevant management tertiary qualifications, or working towards
• Experience in leadership (Acting NUM, Nurse in Charge or acting in-charge, team building opportunities or leadership experiences external to workplace).

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contactJen Gilham, Divisional Director Nursing – Emergency Services and Access on or

Applications close 30 November 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.