Nurse Unit Manager - The Birches

Nurse Unit Manager - The Birches

Fixed Term - Full Time 80 hours with an ADO

Classification: NM11

Hourly Rate: $65.55

Superannuation: 12%

About us

Western District Health Service is a leading Sub-Regional referral centre providing a comprehensive range acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services.

Hamilton, located 3.5 hours from Melbourne, is the hub of a large agricultural region and the centre of the shire for business, commerce, education, health, cultural and recreational facilities.  Visit Hamilton

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

As the Nurse Unit Manager at The Birches, you'll lead a passionate team delivering exceptional, resident-focused care in line with contemporary practice standards. You'll champion a culture of dignity, choice and innovation through dementia-friendly approaches, Advance Care Planning, and best-practice clinical leadership. With responsibility for quality outcomes, financial performance, and a supportive team culture, you'll inspire excellence in care while promoting The Birches as a welcoming and trusted home for residents, families and staff alike.  

For more details take a look at our Position Description.

You will bring:

• AHPRA registration
• Strong clinical leadership
• Dedication to professional development
• Advanced clinical and communication skills
• Bachelor of Nursing with 5 years postgraduate experience
• NDIS check

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 17th November 2025

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster shots. WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.