Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre North
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time; Temporary Full Time; Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7835
- Build your skillset delivering high quality care within a highly dedicated team
- Be supported through leadership training and professional development
- Make work life balance a reality – Multiple permanent, temporary full-time and part-time roles available
- Generous leave and salary packaging options
About the role
We are seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) in IRC - North. In this role you will assist in the leadership, planning and delivery of a high-quality service.
As an ANUM, you will provide clinical leadership and management, assisting the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure the operational needs of the unit are met. You'll be responsible for clinical and professional role modelling; guiding staff toward the best possible care standards whilst fostering continuous improvement within the unit. Additionally, you will support and encourage the professional development of nursing staff to ensure ongoing growth and excellence in clinical practice.
Key responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, timely, and consumer-centred care
- Support day-to-day shift coordination, staffing, and patient flow within the Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre
- Act as a clinical role model, providing supervision, guidance, and support to nursing staff
- Contribute to service improvement, staff development, and maintenance of clinical standards
What we’re looking for
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and relevant postgraduate qualification
- Demonstrated leadership experience within an acute or rehabilitation setting
- Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to professional development, teamwork, and values-based care aligned with Barwon Health
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- A patient-centred, compassionate approach to care
- The drive to lead change, innovate, and shape an evolving service
- Most importantly, you’re someone who leads with purpose, positivity, and passion.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre (IRC) has 100 beds, across three wards and involves rehabilitation service programs for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Stroke and other neuro rehabilitation
- Amputee
- Trauma – multi-trauma, orthopaedic, brain injury and spinal (excluding early spinal cord injury)
- Ortho Geriatric
This position will be based in IRC North which is focused on stroke and other neuro rehabilitation
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Nursing Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 03 4215 5822
Application closing date: 2 April, 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.