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Employment Type
- Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight
-64
Job Category
-Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Enjoy a challenging and rewarding role within a busy General Medical and Renal Unit at University Hospital Geelong
Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our service makes to members of our community
Temporary part time 64 hours per fortnight (until 11/07/2027)
About the Role
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for coordinating clinical operations, providing shift leadership, and supporting the career development of nursing staff.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing clinical leadership and operational management during allocated shifts.
Coordinating patient flow and bed management to optimise patient care and service delivery.
Supporting and mentoring nursing staff, graduates, and students.
Promoting evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, standards, and accreditation requirements.
Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Assisting the Nurse Unit Manager with workforce management, performance development, and service planning.
What we're looking for
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Demonstrated clinical experience in medical and/or renal nursing
Previous leadership experience or experience acting in a senior nursing role.
Strong clinical assessment,



decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational abilities.
Commitment to patient-centred care, safety, and quality improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/6 Employee Assistance Program
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Contact person: Sue Davenport
Phone:
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Application closing date: 30 August ****
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via theemployeelogin on the externalcareers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting maycommenceprior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
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