Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Penshurst, Victoria
$142,105 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
Lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality aged care and acute services in a welcoming rural community
Lead care, people and service excellence
Western District Health Service is seeking an experienced and motivated
Nurse Unit Manager
to lead our team at Penshurst Campus.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, building high-performing teams and creating a positive experience for residents, patients, families and staff.
Penshurst Campus comprises
four acute beds and 29 residential aged care beds
, providing a unique opportunity to lead across both aged care and acute services within a close-knit rural community. As Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to nursing staff, Health Care Workers and the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator, ensuring high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based care is delivered every day.
Relocating? We'll Help You Settle In
We understand that relocating for work is a significant decision, and we're committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible.
Penshurst offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy affordable living, a welcoming and supportive community, shorter commute times, and easy access to the Grampians National Park and some of southwest Victoria's most beautiful natural attractions.
To support your move, successful applicants relocating to the region may have access to:
Short-term shared accommodation to assist with your transition to the region
Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
Support to build local connections through community groups, sporting clubs and social networks
Guidance and assistance as you settle into your new role and community




A welcoming and supportive team committed to helping you feel at home from day one
Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.
What You'll Be Doing
Clinical Leadership
Provide clinical leadership and oversight to nursing staff, Health Care Workers and the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator, ensuring safe, high-quality care across aged care and acute services.
Workforce Management
Coordinate staffing, allocate workloads, support skill mix requirements and manage staff performance, development and mandatory training compliance.
Person-Centred Care
Promote care that respects individual values, preferences and goals while actively involving residents, patients, families and carers in decision-making.
Quality, Safety & Clinical Governance
Lead incident management, quality improvement activities and accreditation processes while ensuring documentation, assessments and care plans meet required standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work collaboratively with medical, allied health and community services and build strong relationships with residents, patients, families and carers.
Operational Leadership
Act as Nurse in Charge on morning shifts, contribute to service planning and represent Penshurst Campus at relevant organisational meetings.
What You Bring
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1
Demonstrated nursing leadership and staff management experience
Experience in aged care and/or rural healthcare environments
Robust clinical leadership, communication and decision-making capability
Experience supporting workforce development and staff performance




Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement
NDIS Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
Rights to work in Australia
Why Join Western District Health Service?
About Us
At Western District Health Service, we pride ourselves on strong teamwork and our shared commitment to delivering person-centred, high-quality healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.
We celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility and are proud to be guided by our values of
Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy
.
To learn more about WDHS, visit: /
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What We Offer
Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Salary packaging benefits
Generous leave provisions
Professional development and leadership development opportunities
Supportive executive and leadership team
Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
Assistance connecting with long-term housing opportunities
Prospect to lead both aged care and acute services
Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community
Interested?
For more information, view the Position Description:
Link
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Emily Cowen,
Director of Nursing – Penshurst Campus on
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or
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Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.
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