ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER - IONA

17th September, 2026

We are seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to work in a full time (80 hours/fortnight) capacity based at Iona Digby Harris Home Nhill.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)/Registered Nurse is to work
  collaboratively with the Director of Nursing/Nurse Unit Manager of the facility.
• They work with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate and foster the provision of best practice standards of nursing care to the patients/residents, their families and carers.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:

• Have effective communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to problem solve and make decisions in a variety of complex situations.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical care.
• Have an excellent understanding of iCare, ACFI and the Aged Care Quality Standards (aged care facilities).
• Have an excellent understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (acute facilities.
• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

PRE-REQUISITES:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
• Australian Driver’s Licence.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

• Achieve results, innovation and drive change to deliver a high quality of clinical care.
• Quality, safety and risk management adherence to and monitoring.
• Manage the performance of the facility and direct reports on a shift-to-shift basis.
• To continuously improve health service delivery through effective risk
  management.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:

• Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details of three manager/supervisor referees.
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, using recent examples of your experiences.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 16 OCTOBER 2026

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