Nurse Unit Manager, Oncology Ward

About the Role

Closing Date: 19/02/2026 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture

AWH is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Oncology Ward. This role suits a strong clinical leader committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care and fostering a positive, collaborative ward culture.

The nurse unit manager is responsible  for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care, consistent with AWH policies, professional standards and legislative requirements. The role has accountability for clinical governance, workforce management, and resource utilisation and works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to achieve service objectives. 

Requirements

1. Registered Nurse with relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards same.
2. Substantial clinical experience in oncology nursing, within an acute health service environment.
3. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
4. Strong clinical governance and quality improvement experience in an acute health care setting
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
6. Proven ability to manage resources effectively, including rostering, budgeting and service planning

Employment Type: This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Kerry Hall at Kerry.Hall@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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