Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Thompson House Residential Care Unit

Position Title: Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Thompson House Residential Care Unit Classification: YW11 - YW12Salary per hour: $60.93 to $62.99 per hour + superannuation + generous salary packaging optionsEmployment Type: Ongoing full timeAward: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028

Role description

We are looking for a motivated, aspiring leader to join our team in Thompson House as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager.

If you are a Registered Nurse who:

• Has great interpersonal and communication skills
• Has sound nursing skills including infection control, assessment & care planning experience, and are familiar with Aged Care Quality Standards
• Like working in a happy environment and want to be a part of a team who provide amazing person-centered care, with support from a NUM
• The wish to end your work day with a strong sense of accomplishment & job satisfaction

Then we would love to hear from you!

About you

The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and will be committed to providing high quality nursing services.

Importantly, in this leadership role, the ANUM will at all times model best practice and foster positive relationships with staff, residents and the community.

The ANUM position creates opportunities to gain experience in an In-Charge position, and to lead and manage staff of the unit within a supportive environment.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information. https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.

We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Emma-Lee Niklaus - Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5471 3622.

Applications close 22nd September 2026

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