Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Location: Rehabilitation Ward - Sunshine Hospital
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Salary: Nursing Classification YW11
About the role
Western Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced nurse to step into the role of an associate nurse unit manager at Sunshine Hospital, within the Division of Aged, General Medicine and Subacute Services (AGMS).
As a leading healthcare provider, Western Health is committed to delivering excellence in patient care, innovation, and community service. The Rehabilitation unit prides itself on its supportive, collaborative environment and a strong multidisciplinary approach focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. The Rehabilitation Ward is a 30 bed unit providing rehabilitation care to 30 patients with neurological, orthopaedic and various medical conditions. All care provided is patient centred with goals developed with the patient, family and carers to achieve an optimal status to enabled them to be managed with various external support services. The Rehabilitation team is actively involved in the collection of data to improve the patient's outcomes and promote both patient and staff satisfaction.
Key responsibilities:
Lead, support, direct and motivate employees in the provision of high quality, evidence based and culturally sensitive consumer care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit and Western Health.
Work collaboratively within the nursing team model of care using delegation, supervision, coordination, consultation and referrals.
Take accountability for own actions and others under direction and sphere of responsibility.
Role model behaviours consistent with the professional Code of Conduct and organisational values and challenge others when their behaviour does not meet expectations.
In the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager, provide a first point of contact in all areas of conflict and apply conflict resolution skills when dealing with problems involving all levels of employees, consumers and their significant others and the public.
Facilitate peer support, debriefing and counselling for employees when required.
Participate in the management of the recruitment, orientation and retention of employees by fostering increased flexibility in work patterns, supporting recruitment practice changes and assisting in developing and implementing succession planning.
Contribute to peer feedback and engage in appraisals of nursing staff, as directed by your manager.
Assume the roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Unit Manager in their absence and assume a portfolio as designated by the Nurse Unit Manager.
Consider budget constraints and exercise financial responsibility when compiling rosters and replacing employee shortfalls and initiate and monitor strategies to effectively manage leave allocation and absenteeism.
Be responsible for access and floor as required by the organization and participate actively in discharge planning.
Be responsible for the collection of data for AROC and the National stroke foundation.
Be responsible for the development of all staff by working collaboratively with the educator to identify the learning needs of staff and implement supportive education programs to ensure evidence-based patient care.
Be responsible for the cost-effective use of the budget by ensuring cost effective use of all resources.
About you:
Be a registered nurse with rehabilitation nursing care experience.
Be currently registered or planning to complete a course in management.
Support patient centred culturally sensitive care and ensure safe outcomes.
Lead by example and be a good role model.
Be able to work collaboratively with the MDT.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about rehabilitation nursing care and working with a dynamic multidisciplinary team, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 June 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Shakuntala Francis
Email: shakuntala.francis@wh.org.au
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.