Position Title: Nurse Unit Manager – Connolly Unit (Sub Acute)  

Classification: NM11                      

Salary per hour: $71.91 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing full-time

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028

Role description

Dhelkaya Health is seeking a dynamic and passionate Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our team in delivering exceptional, patient-centred care.

In this key leadership role, you will drive high standards of clinical practice through strong leadership, role modelling, and team development. You'll oversee the coordination of staff and resources, support program delivery, and contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

As an integral member of our healthcare team, you will use your clinical expertise and professional judgement to guide care delivery, ensuring alignment with contemporary standards and best practice.

If you are an experienced nurse leader with strong communication skills, a commitment to quality improvement, and a passion for rural health, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Quality

• Ensure care is delivered to the highest possible standard
• Monitor and report on clinical KPIs monthly
• Lead audits, incident management, and quality improvement initiatives

Workforce Management

• Recruit, retain, and develop a skilled and capable workforce
• Manage staffing levels to meet service and budget requirements
• Oversee performance management and professional development
• Ensure 100% completion of annual staff appraisals
• Maintain and report on staff profiles

Operational & Business Management

• Manage unit budgets, resources, and business planning
• Monitor business KPIs and organisational performance targets
• Oversee asset and supply management
• Lead meetings and contribute to strategic planning

Safety & Risk Management

• Promote a strong safety culture with patient-centred care
• Monitor safety KPIs and lead OH&S initiatives
• Review incidents and complaints promptly and ensure closure within 30 days
• Analyse patient feedback and lead service improvements

About you

You are a highly motivated and experienced nursing leader who demonstrates:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High level clinical knowledge and professional credibility
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes
• Commitment to continuous improvement and patient safety
• Experience in staff management, performance development, and team leadership
• Sub Acute/ Rehabilitation nursing experience

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please Andrea Floyd Executive Director Clinical & Aged Care Services/Chief Nursing Midwifery Officer 54713 574

Applications close 5^th July 2026

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.

Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.