Lead the future of cancer care in East Gippsland.

As Nurse Unit Manager of the Oncology and Medical Ambulatory Day Unit, you'll lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, drive service innovation and influence the delivery of high-quality care close to home. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your leadership career while making a lasting impact on patients, families and the wider community.

What You'll Do:

- Lead the Oncology and Medical Ambulatory Day Unit's daily operations and performance.
- Manage workforce planning, recruitment, rostering and staff development.
- Drive quality, safety, accreditation and clinical governance activities.
- Improve patient outcomes through service innovation and evidence-based practice.
- Coach and mentor nursing leaders to build capability and succession pathways.
- Shape the future direction and growth of cancer services across East Gippsland.

The Contract: Fixed Term Full Time until June 2027 | 80 hours per fortnight

Skills & Experience:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated leadership experience in oncology, haematology or related speciality
- Robust people leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience managing workforce, quality and service performance outcome
- Postgraduate Cancer Nursing qualification or commitment to complete
- Advanced Life Support certification or commitment to obtain

Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Description here.

Why Join BRHS?

- Advance your leadership career through exposure to strategic planning, financial stewardship, clinical governance and service growth
- Drive innovation including SURC and survivorship programs
- Monday to Friday roster supporting work-life balance
- Pay less tax and take home more with generous salary packaging benefits
- Enjoy an enviable East Gippsland lifestyle with world-class beaches, lakes, rivers and national parks at your doorstep

Applications close: Sunday 25th October 2026





Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:

Jennifer Bugbird, Deputy Director of Nursing - Surgical and Ambulatory Care on 5150 3408

Applications are to include:

- Cover letter
- Resume (including two professional referees)
- Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

All appointments are subject to the below requirements. Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland's largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you'll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You'll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS.

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children. Read our full values and commitments here.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager - Oncology & Medical Ambulatory Day Unit (Bairnsdale)
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