Associate Nurse Unit Manager in Bendigo

Inglewood & Districts Health Service (IDHS) is situated in the Shire of Loddon and provides services to more than 5,500 residents in the communities of Bridgewater, Inglewood, Korong Vale, Newbridge, Serpentine, Tarnagulla, Wedderburn and surrounding townships. All IDHS facilities are conveniently located on one site – encompassing urgent care, acute, community and residential aged care. IDHS also offers a diverse range of services including diabetes education, community and district nursing, counselling, cardiac rehabilitation, planned activity groups, volunteer and strength training programs.

Inglewood District Health Service are looking for a motivated, aspiring manager to join our team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. If you're a Registered Nurse who:

• Has great interpersonal and communication skills
• Has sound nursing skills including infection control, assessment & care planning experience, and are familiar with the Aged Care Standards
• Likes working in a complex environment and wants to be a part of a leadership team striving to provide amazing person-centered care, with support from an experienced team
• Is looking for an opportunity to have a voice in how we can strive to improve our workplace for both staff, patients and their families
• The wish to end your work day with a strong sense of accomplishment & job satisfaction

The ANUM position creates opportunities to gain experience in an In-Charge position, and to lead and manage staff and quality improvement in the unit with a supportive environment.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team while leading the delivery of high-quality nursing services. In this leadership role, the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) will consistently model best practices, setting a standard for excellence in patient care. A key focus of the role is to foster and maintain positive relationships with staff, patients, their families and the broader community, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff. We can offer you the following:

• Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Program

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check & Working with Children Check (if required) and comply with Inglewood District Health's Vaccination Policy. IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

For further information about this position, please contact Michelle Zimmer – Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5431 7036.

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Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm.