Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region.Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time.

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Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Emergency Department on a fixed‑term, part‑time basis. This role will suit an experienced emergency nurse with a passion for senior clinical leadership, high‑acuity care coordination and supporting teams to deliver safe, high‑quality patient outcomes in a fast‑paced regional setting. The position provides leadership backfill while current ANUMs are acting in the Nurse Unit Manager role during a period of secondment, offering an excellent opportunity to develop leadership capability while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle of the Gippsland Lakes region.

The Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight (until 27th September 2026)

The Opportunity

Working closely with the acting Nurse Unit Manager and the broader Emergency leadership team, you will provide senior clinical leadership across the department, supporting patient flow, workforce coordination and person‑centred care. You will coordinate shifts, mentor and support nursing staff, manage resources, and contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence within the Emergency Department.

Why Join BRHS?

• Supported ANUM leadership development in a part time role that supports work-life balance
• Broad regional emergency exposure, including high‑acuity care
• Collaborative, inclusive team culture with strong professional support
• Attractive salary packaging benefits available
• Outstanding East Gippsland lifestyle

What We’re Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years’ recent Emergency or Critical Care nursing experience
• Postgraduate Emergency or Critical Care qualification (essential)
• Proven emergency clinical leadership and care coordination capability
• Advanced high‑acuity nursing and assessment skills
• Strong communication, prioritisation and leadership skills in high‑pressure environments

Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description here.

Interested? For further information contact Gemma Granger, Acting NUM on 03 5150 3360.

Applications close: Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

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