Reference Number: [[id]] :  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Associate Nurse Unit Managers to join the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) team at Mernda Community Hospital.   Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs rapidly growing outer north.  Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospital and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.  About the Role: This role is responsible for:  Providing leadership and supervision of nursing staff on a shift-by-shift basis. Coordinating and allocating staff according to workload, acuity and skill mix. Acting in the Nurse Unit Manager role when required. Supporting staff performance management, mentoring and professional development. Ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care in accordance with policies and standards. Managing patient flow, staffing resources and electronic rostering. Leading and contribution to quality improvement initiatives and assigned portfolios. Promoting a culture of safety, inclusivity, innovation and continuous improvement. Ensuring compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Child Safety Standards and organizational requirements.  To be successful in this role you will have: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA Minimum four (4) years post-registration experience, with experience acting in charge highly desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of leadership and management principles in a clinical setting. Sound clinical assessment, decision-making and escalation skills. Proven ability to manage patient flow and utilize resources efficiently. Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work a rotating roster, including day, evening and night shifts. Strong computer literacy and ability to use clinical and workforce IT systems. A commitment to Northern Health Values of Safe, Kind and Together, and to delivering an outstanding patient experience.  Next Steps . . .  If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.  For further details, please refer to the Position Description . Alternatively, you can contact Adam Damianopoulos , Director of Operations â Emergency Services on 0426198741 or adam.damianopoulos@nh.org.au .  Applications close 16 January 2026.  Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.  Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
