Nurse Unit Manager (Cardiac Cath Lab)

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

About the role

Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) role at a leading regional hospital? Join our Cardiac Cath Lab Department at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to join our Cardiac Cath Lab Department. This position is on an ongoing, part time basis of 64 hours per fortnight. 

The Nurse Unit Manager will ensure that the service delivered, within a multidisciplinary environment reflects current best practice and is of the highest standard. The care delivered must be patient-centred and delivered in an efficient and effective manner. 

The NUM is responsible for all areas of the operational performance of the Department, including managing budget and Key Performance Indicators as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the LRH Executive. 

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA. 
• Relevant Tertiary qualification/postgraduate qualification. 
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team. 
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary service delivery framework. 
• Commitment to ongoing professional training and development. 
• Evidence of recent professional development is desirable. 

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.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• 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 services.
   

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Rachael Ralph, General Manager Critical Services on (03) 5173 8280 or via email: RRalph@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

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.

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. Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website: www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey by submitting your application. All applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. 

Applications close: 10th June 2025. 

Please note: we are unable to accept applications from international candidates at this time. 

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

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

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 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