Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency

Full Time / Part Time Positions available up to 80 hours per fortnight

Annual Salary Range: $115,538.80 to $119,428.40 plus 12% Superannuation

About us 

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you!  Learn more - Visit Hamilton

About the role

An excellent opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department. Applicants will have relevant clinical experience in Emergency nursing and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide clinical leadership to all staff to ensure that person-centred care is planned, implemented, evaluated and maintained at a high standard. You will ensure that the well-being of the patient and family is the primary focus of care within the unit and act as a professional role model for all staff in setting clinical standards and achieving high quality evidence-based nursing care. 

About You:

• Bachelor of Nursing with a minimum of 5 years' experience
• Current AHPRA registration
• Post Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care desirable
• Current experience as Associate Nurse Unit Manager is highly desirable but not essential
• You can demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills
• Advanced clinical knowledge and skills

You will enjoy benefits such as: 

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• A range of internal and external developmental and supportive opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
• Free on-site car parking.

For more details take a look at our Position Description.

Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Upon receipt of suitable applications

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. 

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.