South West Healthcare's leading Aged Care facility, Merindah Lodge provides comprehensive residential care for our consumers in Camperdown and the surrounding area. Co-located with the acute hospital campus, the facility prides itself on the lifestyle and clinical support provided to our consumers.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the promotion and maintenance of clinical standards in the Merindah Lodge Aged Care service to ensure the delivery of quality patient care, strategic, cost effective management of service delivery and contributes to the overall management of the service. The role may present the opportunity to act for the Care Services Manager when required.
We are excited to be able to offer the following positions:
- 48 hours per fortnight, until April 2024
- 16 hour per fortnight, until July 2024
- Parental Leave, 40 hours per fortnight until June 2024
- Associate Nurse Unit Manager
What you bring
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurses with well-developed clinical and problem solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality, remaining customer focused at all times, well developed competency and analytical skills in the clinical field, and have the ability to communicate and manage efficiently at all levels.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the "Lakes and Craters" region of the Corangamite Shire. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and considered the gateway to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit:
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 28 January 2024. Please make sure to reference which positioin you are wanting to apply for and ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description,
- Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurse and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020, with the appropriate classification Associate Nurse Unit Manager.
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status