80 hours per fortnight (Full-Time) + Monthly ADO $64.63-$69.35 per hour + salary packaging About The RoleGrampians Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to lead 3 South Surgical Ward as a Nurse Unit Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide operational leadership, drive high-quality patient care, and manage budgets, staffing, and compliance. Join a dedicated team and make a real impact in a fast-paced surgical setting.
Lead a 23-bed surgical ward, fostering a strong team cultureOversee budgets, rostering, and resource managementEnsure compliance with quality standards and accreditationSupport staff development and drive continuous improvementKey ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and management in a surgical ward settingOversee patient care, safety, and quality initiativesManage budgets, resources, and workforce planningEnsure staff training and professional developmentLead accreditation and compliance activitiesFoster a positive and engaged workplace cultureSkills & ExperienceRegistered Nurse with current AHPRA registrationPostgraduate qualification in management or acute care (desirable)Strong leadership and team management skillsExperience in budget and resource managementExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsTo see a full copy of the Position Description, click here: Interested?Click APPLY or contact Umar Ali, Director of Surgical and Procedural Services, at for a confidential discussion.
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We are actively reviewing applications and will close the position once filled.
This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Nurse Unit Manager (NM10 – NM12) which ranges from $64.63 - $69.35 per hour.
About Grampians HealthGrampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & BenefitsAt Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysAccess to Staff Fitness programStaff rewards and recognition programsBallarat RegionBallarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here.
Diversity and InclusionAll appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
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