Nurse Unit Manager

Reference Number: 52318:  Nurse Unit Manager - Cardiac Procedure Unit  
Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)  
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)  
 

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 hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Nurse Unit Managers to join the Cardiac Procedure Unit.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires a strong and visible nursing leader to oversee the Cardiac Procedure Unit, which includes two cardiac catheterisation laboratories and eight points of care for inpatient and outpatient procedures.

This role is responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating safe, high-quality and patient-centered nursing care within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Managing nursing staff, patient flow, rosters and resources to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Building a culture of innovation, teamwork, learning and professional growth.
• Driving quality, safety and continuous improvement in line with organisational standards and national frameworks.
• Supporting staff through mentoring, coaching and professional development

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant postgraduate clinical and/or management qualifications (or working towards).
• Significant acute health experience, ideally in a large, multi-site organisation.
• Previous leadership experience (e.g. Acting NUM, ANUM, CNS or equivalent).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of NSQHS standards and a strong commitment to safety, quality and patient-centered care.
• Financial and operational awareness within a health care setting.

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 Operations – Emergency Services on

Applications close 06 October 2025

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 ‘Thrive’ 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.