Job Description: Excellent benefits including competitive salary packaging Kew location Leadership opportunity within a friendly and dynamic team Permanent, Full Time role About the Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, Residential Aged Care Services (RACS), the Prague House Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for leading the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the home and providing operational and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. The role ensures the delivery and coordination of high-quality, resident-focused and consumer-directed care that supports optimal health, wellbeing, and quality of life outcomes for residents. The NUM is accountable for ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, relevant legislation, professional practice requirements, and SVHM policies and procedures. Reporting to the Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) Operations Manager/Director of Nursing, the NUM works collaboratively with senior leadership and clinical teams to achieve, maintain, and promote excellence in nursing and aged care practice for Prague House residents. Classification for this position will be NM11. Your Contribution Ability to create a positive and supportive workplace culture, inspiring and developing multidisciplinary staff while building capability, accountability, and engagement across the service Ability to drive service excellence and continuous improvement, using data, resident feedback, and best practice to enhance care outcomes, quality, and resident experience Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, ensuring care is coordinated, person-centred, and responsive to individual needs Bachelor of Nursing Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Current National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain Post-graduate diploma or higher in gerontology or other relevant field of study, or equivalent (desirable) What we Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Location with easy access to public transport (109 tram) Opportunity for paid off-road parking at reasonable rates Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement Flexible working arrangements if eligibility criteria are met Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) operates three Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) facilities: Berengarra, Auburn House, and Prague House, collectively providing permanent and respite care for 165 residents. These services encompass mainstream aged care, psychogeriatric care, and specialist programs for individuals with mental health diagnoses, acquired brain injuries and / or a history of homelessness. All facilities are registered NDIS providers. The role is primarily based at St George’s Health Service (SGHS) in Kew, with responsibilities across campuses and aged care sites. Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) sits within the Continuing Care Program at SVHM, which also includes Subacute Services (Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Services), Bed Based Transition Care, Community Services (HIP, ACAS, GP Liaison) and Healthcare for the Homeless Program. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Closing Date: 11 November 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected] View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

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