Nurse Unit Manager- Aged Care

Join the Team at Bayside Health  

·         Nurse Unit Manager-Killara Hostel Aged Care

·         Koo Wee Rup Campus

·         NM11- Nurse Unit Manger

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role- Ongoing Permanent Full Time, 80 Hours per fortnight +ADO

The primary role of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) at Kooweerup Regional Health Service is to provide and supervise patient/consumer care with the aim to reach and maintain their individual optimal health outcome. If required, there is an expectation that the NUM will work afternoon, night duty shifts to ensure there is appropriate senior nursing coverage for the ward and site.

The NUM will ensure the provision of high-quality consumer care in partnership with consumers, their significant others, and other members of the multidisciplinary team through the co-ordination and management of the unit.

Skills & Experience Required

·         Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

·         Recent management experience including demonstrated leadership and people management expertise.

·         Well-developed clinical and analytical skills relevant to the area of practice.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Strategically, establish work priorities and manage time.

·         Ability to work autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislative, regulatory and statutory requirements including relevant Standards.

·         Proficient computer skills.

·         Current valid Police / Working with Children Checks.

·         Current Victorian Driver’s License.

Benefits

·         Step into state-of-the-art facilities

·         Take advantage of free onsite parking

·         Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing

·         Onsite Café (Leongatha, Wonthaggi sites)

·         Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

·         Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

·         Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders[GA3] 

Next Steps

For any questions or a copy of the Position Description, please feel welcome to contact the People & Culture Team at hr@basscoasthealth.org.au

Please state in your application if you currently work for Bayside Health.

The role ceases advertising on 15/9/2026  

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

  
Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.  

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care