Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Coleraine

Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Coleraine

Coleraine | Aged Care

Part Time to Full Time Available

Join a values driven organisation making a real difference

$125,047.00 - $129,259.00 (Dependant on qualification) + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Build Your Career. Make a Real Difference.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join Western District Health Service as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) at Coleraine, where you'll work alongside the Nurse Unit Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

This role is ideal for a nurse who combines strong clinical expertise with a passion for leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As an integral member of the unit's leadership team, you will help guide staff, support service excellence, and contribute to positive outcomes for patients and the community.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our committed clinical team, you’ll provide safe, respectful, and person-centred care across:

Clinical Leadership & Care Excellence —

Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, ensuring person-centred care is planned, implemented, evaluated, and maintained to the highest standard.

Team Leadership & Support —

Foster a positive and collaborative team environment by mentoring, guiding, and supporting staff in their professional practice and development.

Unit Management & Operations —

Work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager to support the effective day-to-day operation of the ward/unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.

Acting Nurse Unit Manager Responsibilities —

Assume the responsibilities and authority of the Nurse Unit Manager during periods of absence, including oversight of clinical and administrative functions.

Quality Improvement & Projects —

Take accountability for designated management portfolios and participate in quality improvement initiatives and projects that enhance patient care and service delivery.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement —

Develop strong relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and multidisciplinary team members through effective communication and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Professional Practice & Development —

Maintain advanced clinical knowledge and skills while promoting evidence-based practice and continuous professional development within the team.

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 2 years' post-graduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Advanced clinical knowledge and nursing skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
• Ability to support, motivate, and lead a multidisciplinary team
• Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives and service development
• Sound organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region’s largest employer employing over 1000 people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers, and visitors, guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Southern Grampians region, Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people (serving a broader catchment of 16,500), it’s an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life.

From the stunning landscapes of the Grampians National Park to nearby coastal gems including Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland — plus local wineries and outdoor experiences — Hamilton provides an enviable work/life balance.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/
To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What we offer:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Supportive team environment and strong clinical leadership
• Access to ongoing education and professional development
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes

Interested?

For more information, view the position description at link.

How to Apply

To apply via our careers page, commence your application by completing the form below and selecting “Next” to continue.

If applying through SEEK, simply click “Apply” and follow the prompts.

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close: [Date]
Applications will be reviewed as received — early applications are encouraged, as the role may close once filled.

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team on [xxx] — we’re here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

Successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.