Job Description

We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to work in a full time (80 hours/fortnight) capacity based at Jeparit.

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RENUMERATION

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- Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2014-2028.
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- Estimated Annual Salary Range: $130,000.
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01st September, 2026

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We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to work in a full time (80 hours/fortnight) capacity based at Jeparit.

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RENUMERATION

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- Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2014-2028.
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- Estimated Annual Salary Range: $130,000.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

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- The Nurse Unit Manager will lead a team of nursing professionals and health care workers to deliver quality care in a renowned and fully accredited acute hospital, and residential aged care facility, while being embraced in a supportive culture, for career development by one of Victoria's largest rural health services.
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- The Nurse Unit Manager works with the Director of Nursing to coordinate the clinical team, resident and patient assessment and documentation, and general needs related to the Jeparit facility.
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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

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Essential:

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- Have effective communication and organisational skills, diplomacy and the ability to take the lead and be part of the team are essential.
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- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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- Have well-developed leadership skills, including negotiation and mediation,



conflict resolution and problem solving.
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- Have an understanding of electronic documentation systems, and current aged care funding tools.
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- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to quality improvement andthe Aged Care Quality Standards (aged care) and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (acute care) processes.
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- The ability to motivate a team and display the values of West Wimmera Health Service.
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- Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Employment Prospect, Disability Services and Occupational Safety Health and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
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- A commitment to the delivery of a high standard of customer service.
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Desirable:

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- Hold or working towards a tertiary qualification in management.
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- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant specialty/management or progression towards.
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PRE-REQUISITES

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- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
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- Working with Children Check.
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- Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
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- Australian Driver's License.
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KEY RESPONSBILITIES

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- To ensure the health service always delivers quality services.
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- To continuously improve health service delivery through effective management of the facility.
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- Oversee all supervisory duties of the unit, overseeing Registered Nurses,Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Workers.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 18 SEPTEMBER 2026

📌 Nurse Unit Manager - Jeparit
🏢 West Wimmera Health Service
📍 Jeparit