Position Details


Reference Number 148870
Position Title Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Aged Care
Location McKellar Centre
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 37
Position Summary
  • Be recognised - Be part of a cohesive and supportive team.
  • Be challenged - A great opportunity to utilise your clinical and management skills.
  • Be your best - Opportunity for ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment.
  • Be the heart of Barwon Health - Build your career with a dedicated team at Victoria’s 2014 People in Health Award Winner!

About the facility 

Percy Baxter Lodges is part of Barwon Health Residential Aged Care Services situated on the McKellar site which incorporates extensive grounds in the suburb of North Geelong. Percy Baxter Lodges underwent a major refurbishment over the four occupied hostels during 2016. Percy Baxter accommodates a total of 83 residents that provides single room accommodation. We are dedicated to resident focused care and maintaining resident independence in a friendly and supportive environment. We offer the opportunity for ongoing focused professional development with dedicated clinical nurse educators on site

About the role 

Are you an enthusiastic & energetic Registered Nurse? Barwon Health now has an opportunity at Percy Baxter Lodges. In this role you will provide leadership in the planning and delivery of high quality service within Barwon Health's Residential Aged Care Service. You will have the opportunity to liaise closely with GP/ Nurse Practitioners and other Health Professionals as part of a team in directing resident care. You will possess the required qualification, being a Registered Nurse who has a current registration with Australian Health Practices Regulation Agency. It is essential that you have sound clinical knowledge and excellent leadership skills.

About the culture

We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused and cohesive team. As a team we are focused on providing the highest quality patient centred care. Most importantly our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values under pinning all that we do.

Barwon Health staff benefits

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.   

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Essential: Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
Essential: Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Essential: Sound level of Nursing skills and is easily identified as a role model of clinical competence.
Essential: Takes a leadership role in strategic and daily issues with well developed
Desirable: Experience in Aged Care Demonstrated computer skills
Desirable: Sound knowledge of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Relevant management Qualification
Contact Person Faye Mustey 
Contact Person Job Title Facility Manager 
Contact Number (03) 421 55891 
Contact Email musteyf@barwonhealth.org.au 
Closing Date 25/01/2017
Position Description
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.