Posted: 26/10/2026
Closing Date: 30/11/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Residential Aged Care Facility
Job Category: Clinical

Garden Village is a premier aged care, community service and retirement living provider located in the coastal hub of Port Macquarie. Garden Village has supported our community for over 45 years and is recognised as an industry leader.

Job Description

Join Garden Village and be a part of the team providing compassionate care, support and lifestyle services. Located in the coastal hub of Port Macquarie with easy access to beaches.

As a premier Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living service provider, Garden Village has a unique opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to be responsible for overseeing day to day patient care, liaising with family members and leading a team of RNs, ENs and Care Workers in your own section.

If you are passionate about managing and developing staff, the delivery of genuine and compassionate person-centered clinical care,



have outstanding relationship building skills and enjoy a range of responsibilities this chance is ready for you.

Garden Village can offer you:

- Not-for-profit Salary Packaging opportunities
- In-house clinical education program and support
- Access to sessions onsite and online for CPD hours

Desired Skills and Experience

Candidates will require:

- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- At least 5 years aged care experience
- Previous demonstrated success both as a Registered Nurse and within a senior clinical role.
- Experience in managing a unit/ward/facility with regards to staff, relationship, and incident and complaints management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - with residents, families and staff
- A strong understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
- National Police Check
- Right to work in Australia

📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Garden Village
📍 Port Macquarie