About Western Health

There is no better time to join Western Health, now with a workforce of over 12,000 employees, significant investment has recently seen the completion of six new Units, the new Footscray Hospital construction being well on the way and the new Bacchus Marsh Hospital project. We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the Bed-Based Transitional Care Program (TCP) ward at Williamstown Hospital.

About the role

The TCP ward at Williamstown Hospital is a 30 bed ward that provides short-term care (up to 12 weeks) including nursing support, social work, personal and allied health care.

As a NUM at Western Health, you will join a senior leadership group that is committed to enhancing the patient experience, inspiring fellow workers to be their best and creating a positive workplace culture. 

About you

You will have experience in leadership and multidisciplinary engagement. You will be self-motivated, manage competing demands and experienced at making complex decisions. To be successful in your application, you will:

• Have AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated understanding of operational management skills, knowledge of financial, workforce, access, quality and safety
• Experienced in high quality, safe and person centred patient care of the elderly
• Have an understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (HSQHS) Standards

Western Health Benefits

Williamstown hospital is a 90 bed hospital located 150 metres (3 min walk) from the beach. The train station is located 100m from the hospital.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• For international candidates, you will experience personal on-boarding and relocation support
• Taking a position at Western Health also makes you eligible for the current Victorian Relocation Program, which can help fund your move Down Under with $10,000 allowance
• Salary sacrificing (potentially minimising your tax and maximising your net salary)

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ at the top of the page now and attach your current

Please don’t hesitate to call Karen Rog (Operations Manager) to discuss any aspect of this application

Karen.Rog@wh.org.au