Inglewood & Districts Health Service (IDHS) is situated in the Shire of Loddon and provides services to more than 5,500 residents in the communities of Bridgewater, Inglewood, Korong Vale, Newbridge, Serpentine, Tarnagulla, Wedderburn and surrounding townships.
All IDHS facilities are conveniently located on one site – encompassing urgent care, acute, community and residential aged care.
IDHS also offers a diverse range of services including diabetes education, community and district nursing, counselling, cardiac rehabilitation, planned activity groups, volunteer and strength training programs.
Position Title: Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Classification: YW11
Salary range per hour: $60.93 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing full-time OR Ongoing part-time hours available
Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028
Role description
Inglewood District Health Service are looking for a motivated, aspiring manager to join our team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager.
If you're a Registered Nurse who:
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Has great interpersonal and communication skills
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Has sound nursing skills including infection control, assessment & care planning experience, and are familiar with the Aged Care Standards
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Like working in a complex environment and want to be a part of a leadership team striving to provide amazing person-centered care, with support from an experienced team
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Is looking for an opportunity to have a voice in how we can strive to improve our workplace for both staff, patients and their families
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The wish to end your work day with a strong sense of accomplishment & job satisfaction
We would like to hear from you.
The ANUM position creates opportunities to gain experience in an In-Charge position, and to lead and manage staff and quality improvement in the unit with a supportive environment.
About you
The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team while leading the delivery of high-quality nursing services. In this leadership role, the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) will consistently model best practices, setting a standard for excellence in patient care. A key focus of the role is to foster and maintain positive relationships with staff, patients, their families and the broader community, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.
We can offer you the following:
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Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
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A welcoming & supportive culture
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Dynamic multidisciplinary team
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Professional development opportunities
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On-site parking
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Employee Assistance Program
The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check & Working with Children Check (if required) and comply with Inglewood District Health's Vaccination Policy.
IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.
For further information about this position, please contact Michelle Zimmer – Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5431 7036
Applications close 9th August 2026
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Inglewood Districts Health Service.
