Nurse Unit Manager
- Location: Sunshine Hospital - Ward 1A
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: NM11
About the role
Western Health is excited to announce a Nurse Unit Manager opportunity at our Sunshine Campus. If you are an experienced Nurse Unit Manager or Surgical Nurse looking to take on this leadership position and join our rapidly expanding organisation, then this is the job for you. We are seeking a patient centred, motivated and highly passionate Nurse to lead our Ward 1A Surgical Nursing team.
1A is a busy 30-bed surgical ward which specialises in General Surgical procedures, Plastics, ENT and Breast Surgery. You will form part of and lead a multi-disciplinary clincial team, working collaboratively to provide 'Best Care' to our patients, based on the Western Health values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety.
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. The NUM will achieve this through the development of effective partnerships, leadership and management of all nursing staff and resources, within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Model and reinforce the behaviours and actions outlined in the Western health vision for Best Care
- Provide proactive leadership and support to sutain 'Timely Care'
- Promote a culture of learning and innovation and research within the unit by acting as a clinical nurse lead providing support, mentoring and education to team members
- Proactively manage retention/rectuitment of staff
- Develop and manage the budget of the ward on a continuous basis with a monthly review with your line manager
About you: To be successful in this role you will meet the following;
- Current registration as a Registared Nurse with AHPRA
- Successful completion of Bachelor of Nursing
- Possess excellent clincial, organisational and leadership skills
- Possess current surgical nursing experience and value positive patient experience
- Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
- Currently in a leadership position
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?
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: 28 September 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Marcus Storey (Marcus.Storey@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.