Nurse Unit Manager Bright
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
Employment Type: Part-Time / Job Share / Flexible Days / Ongoing
- Lead acute care
- Shape a strengthened multidisciplinary service
- Be supported to succeed
- $69.04 per hour including Accrued Day Off plus applicable allowances
- Relocation incentives and support of up to $5000 for eligible candidates to help you make the move to beautiful Bright
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Nurse Unit Manager to lead our healthcare team in a multipurpose setting. As a clinical leader you will bring a fresh perspective energy and a collaborative approach to our organization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the delivery of high-quality care to our diverse patient population.
This is an exciting time to join Alpine Health. We are investing in service enhancements that will directly support the NUM role including the employment of a dedicated Social Worker and the establishment of a new Allied Health team strengthening multidisciplinary acute care and enabling a more sustainable and supported leadership environment.
Key Responsibilities:
As Nurse Unit Manager you will provide visible hands-on leadership to a skilled acute care nursing team with responsibility for the coordination of high-quality clinical care and the day-to-day operational management of the unit.
- Providing strong clinical leadership that promotes safe high-quality patient care
- Leading and supporting nursing staff to foster a positive collaborative and accountable team culture
- Overseeing unit operations including staffing patient flow and resource management
- Driving quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
- Ensuring compliance with clinical standards accreditation requirements and organisational policies
- Working closely with medical allied health and support services to optimise care delivery
- Contributing to service planning change initiatives and workforce development
Essential:
You are an experienced nurse leader who brings:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Previous experience in a nursing leadership or management role
- Strong clinical governance knowledge and a commitment to quality and safety
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to lead teams through change with confidence and empathy
- A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care
- A commitment to professional development and contemporary practice
Why Join Alpine Health:
- A supported NUM role with growing multidisciplinary resources
- Opportunity to lead with purpose a dedicated team of highly skilled healthcare professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including professional development opportunities and career advancement prospects.
- Experience true work-life balance with flexible scheduling options and a commitment to employee well-being.
- Chance to make a difference in the lives of patients and contribute to the ongoing success of our organisation.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Career Pathways & Leadership Development:
Alpine Health is committed to developing future leaders. For the right candidate this role offers clear career pathways into broader senior and executive leadership roles including progression opportunities to Director-level positions over time. You will be supported through mentoring professional development and exposure to strategic initiatives to build capability beyond the unit level.
Flexible Family-Friendly Workplace:
Alpine Health is a family-friendly organisation that recognises the importance of sustainable leadership. To support worklife balance while maintaining strong clinical leadership this position is offered as a job-share/part-time position with flexibility for the right candidate.
Our Region:
- Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
- We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.
- We are close to world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region including King Valley Rutherglen Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions.
- We are only 60-90 minutes form the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.
The successful applicant will benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
- Support for our diverse workforce
Applying for the role:
- Enquiries can be made via
- A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at Jobs Alpine Health submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key criteria.
- Applications are assessed upon receipt & close6th February 2026
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Management Experience
- Conflict Management
- Dementia Care
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing
- Operations Management
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Alpine Health provides Urgent Care, Hospital, Community Home Care, Home Care Packages, and Residential Aged Care Services for residents and visitors in the Alpine Shire with three main sites in the towns of Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford.
