Nurse Unit Manager – Surgical (Relocate to rural VIC)
Lead a high-performing Surgical Ward! Mon-Fri role with no on-call, supportive team culture, career growth & exceptional work-life balance.
- Temporary accommodation & Relocation assistance considered
- Highly supportive senior management & Excellent work life balance
- Rare opportunity for career progression in a rural environment
Location: Rural West Victoria
Hours: Full-time Mon-Fri (no on-call)
Salary: $137,900 +Super & $15,900 Salary Packaging
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Lead a busy Surgical Ward within a well-regarded regional health service delivering high-quality, person-centred care. this is a key leadership role responsible for driving clinical excellence, workforce performance, and operational efficiency across a mixed inpatient environment caring for surgical, medical, postnatal, paediatric, and day-stay patients.
The ward includes 8 day beds and 24 overnight beds/chairs, with a diverse patient cohort and strong existing clinical team. The unit is currently well staffed clinically.
This is an ideal opportunity to step into a well-supported leadership role where the focus is on team cohesion, staff support, performance management, and maintaining high standards of care - rather than major overhaul or crisis management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational and clinical leadership for the Surgical Ward
- Lead workforce planning, rostering, and staff performance
- Support and mentor nursing staff including ANUMs and RNs
- Support change management and team stability within the unit
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership
- Manage patient flow across surgical, medical, postnatal, and paediatric cohorts
- Address day-to-day performance management matters and support team accountability
- AHPRA Registered Nurse
- Proven experience in a senior nursing leadership role (NUM/ANUM)
- Strong clinical background in acute and/or surgical nursing
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Experience in regional or rural health settings
- Background across mixed surgical/medical inpatient environments
- Monday–Friday fixed roster with no on-on call responsibility
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging
- Temporary accommodation to help you settle
- Free on-site parking
- Highly experienced and supportive nursing team already in place
- Opportunity to provide stable leadership within a well-functioning ward
- Supportive regional health environment with excellent work-life balance
A leading regional health provider delivering acute, aged care, and community health services. The organisation is committed to person-centred care, teamwork, and continuous improvement, underpinned by values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy.
Beautiful regional lifestyle with easy access to national parks, wineries, and coastal destinations - making it an excellent option for professionals seeking both career stability and lifestyle balance.
Why Redstone? At Redstone we connect nurses with leadership roles that match their experience, lifestyle, and career goals - whether you’re seeking stability, progression, or a better balance.
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This is an exclusive role and will be filled on a CV-by-CV basis. Early interest is strongly encouraged.
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