Nurse Unit Manager - Ward 2E (Sunshine)
Nurse Unit Manager – Ward 2E
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: NUM Level 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the Role:
Through visible and accessible leadership, the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is at the forefront of providing care that is underpinned by right, safe, coordinated and high quality nursing patient centred care across the multidisciplinary environment of their unit. The role is responsible for the operational, professional and clinical service management of their staff and resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentor and role model; to facilitate the development of clinical and management skills in all staff consigned within their responsibility.
- Being visible and accessible in the clinical area to the multidisciplinary clinical team, patients and service users.
- Monitoring and evaluating standards of care.
- Providing regular feedback to the nursing clinical team on standards of nursing care provided and experience by patients and service users.
- Creating a culture of learning, development and research that will sustain best care.
About You:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent and Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with relevant specialty experience in cancer care and one or more of the following, haematology, nephrology or endocrinology.
- Possesses excellent clinical skills, displaying clinical leadership, innovation.
- Demonstrates commitment to high quality, safe and person centred patient care.
- Demonstrates high level management and operational skills including budget development and monitoring.
- Is innovative, resourceful and adaptive to change.
- Ability to implement, evaluate and sustain change within an evidence based framework.
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 leading the delivery of Best Care, 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 7 January 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Allison Lamb via Allison.Lamb@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.
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