Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Dialysis

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Dialysis) role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Dialysis team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Dialysis) to join our growing team on a part time (0.8EFT) fixed term basis for two years.

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Dialysis) supports the operational management, coordination and development of the Dialysis Unit at Latrobe Regional Health. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high‑quality haemodialysis care while supporting efficient patient flow, workforce coordination and continuity of care. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, the ANUM provides clinical leadership, oversees day‑to‑day unit operations and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes and service delivery aligned with organisational standards and policies.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Dialysis) is to:

• Support the delivery of safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred dialysis care in accordance with clinical standards, policies and best practice guidelines.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager with day‑to‑day operational management of the Dialysis Unit, including coordination of patients, staff and transport requirements.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, fostering a positive team culture and promoting professional development.
• Oversee patient flow within the unit, ensuring effective scheduling and coordination of dialysis treatments.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, NSQHS standards and clinical governance requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care and continuous improvement of dialysis services.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A solid clinical background in nursing, with experience relevant to dialysis, acute care or complex patient management.
• Proven or emerging leadership skills, with the ability to support team coordination, staff development and unit operations.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and compliance with NSQHS standards.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a proactive approach to supporting change and service development.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Madeleine Balcombe, Nurse Unit Manager Dialysis email on Madeleine.Balcombe@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 17 June 2026

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.