Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

Full-time | Hedley Sutton Community | Camberwell, VIC
$65.84 per hour + 12% Super + NFP Benefit up to $18,550

At BaptistCare, we're looking for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager who is passionate about clinical excellence, leading high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional person-centred care.

If you're ready to step into a role where your leadership is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible every day, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

You’re a clinical leader who brings out the best in people.

You’re an experienced Registered Nurse who combines strong clinical expertise with the confidence to lead, coach and inspire a team.

You’ll bring:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Care Manager or in a similar aged care leadership role
• Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and contemporary clinical practice
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to confidently prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine passion for person-centred aged care, clinical excellence and continuous improvement
• National Police Check, or willingness to obtain
• Full Australian working rights

Why you’ll love working with us

Lead with purpose. Lead with impact. Lead a team that makes a difference every day.

At BaptistCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven organisation where quality care, clinical excellence and the wellbeing of our residents come first.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Make a real difference – lead a passionate clinical team dedicated to exceptional resident care.
• Lead with purpose – be part of an organisation where every decision is centred on improving residents’ quality of life.
• More value in your pocket – salary packaging of up to $18,550, plus novated leasing options.
• Grow your career – access ongoing professional development, learning and career opportunities.
• Be supported to lead – work alongside a collaborative leadership team that values your ideas and expertise.
• Thrive in a modern environment – deliver care in a contemporary residential aged care setting built around dignity, compassion and clinical excellence.
• Wellbeing matters – access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

About the role

As our Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll be more than a clinical leader — you’ll be a coach, mentor and champion for quality care.

You’ll lead and inspire your clinical team while creating a positive environment where residents feel valued, families feel confident and staff have the support to thrive.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Champion safe, high-quality and person-centred care
• Ensure care is aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Coach, mentor and develop nurses and care staff
• Monitor resident outcomes and coordinate clinical interventions
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and compliance
• Lead quality improvement, audits and risk management initiatives
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families, GPs and allied health professionals
• Support funding assessments and clinical reporting
• Foster a workplace culture built on teamwork, respect, accountability and excellence

ABOUT BAPTISTCARE

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

READY TO LEAD CARE THAT MATTERS?

Hit ‘Apply’ now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait.

Questions about the role? Reach out to Mamta Sharma at talent@baptcare.org.au

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.