Nurse Unit Manager, Blakiston Lodge
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals - Aged Care
Req Id - 8006
- Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Become a vital member of a dynamic team comprising passionate professionals
- Permanent full-time opportunity (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO’s, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
About the role
The Nurse Unit Manager at Blakiston Lodge provides clinical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within a complex aged mental health and dementia facility. Working in partnership with the Facility Manager and multidisciplinary teams, this role leads day-to-day operations, workforce management, and service improvement across the unit.
Key responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality resident care
- Oversee workforce planning, staffing, recruitment, and leave management
- Monitor clinical, operational, and quality performance in collaboration with the Facility Manager
- Lead and support staff development, education, and performance management
- Drive quality improvement, safety, and compliance with aged care standards and policies
What we’re looking for
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and relevant clinical leadership experience
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing complex clinical or aged care services
- Knowledge of aged care legislation, clinical governance, and quality frameworks
- Ability to lead teams, manage change, and build a positive workplace culture
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
- 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
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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: Roz Nolan
Email: roz.nolan@barwonhealth.org.au
Aplication closing date: 17th, April 2025
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.