Nurse and Midwifery Leadership
At GV Health, nursing leadership is recognised as a vital part of delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care across our health service.
We offer a range of leadership pathways that support nurses to grow professionally, expand their clinical influence, and contribute to service innovation, workforce development, and organisational excellence.
From frontline coordination to advanced specialty leadership, nursing leaders at GV Health play an important role in shaping clinical practice, supporting teams, and improving patient outcomes across a wide range of healthcare settings.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)
Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUMs) provide frontline clinical leadership and support the coordination of day-to-day operations within clinical areas.
ANUMs play a key role in:
- Supporting patient flow and daily ward operations
- Providing guidance and support to nursing staff
- Promoting safe, responsive, and high-quality care
- Maintaining effective communication within multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting staff wellbeing and team culture
- Ensuring clinical standards and organisational policies are upheld
This role offers valuable leadership experience for nurses looking to develop management skills while remaining closely connected to patient care and bedside practice.
Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)
Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) provide strategic and operational leadership across clinical units and departments.
NUM responsibilities may include:
- Workforce and roster management
- Quality and safety leadership
- Budget and resource management
- Service planning and operational oversight
- Supporting staff performance and professional development
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Implementing organisational priorities and clinical governance frameworks
NUMs help foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and evidence-based practice while supporting both patient outcomes and workforce sustainability.
Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC)
Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs) are advanced practice leaders who provide expert clinical guidance within specialty areas.
CNC roles may exist across areas such as:
- Critical Care
- Oncology
- Mental Health
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Specialty and Advanced Practice Services
CNCs contribute through:
- Expert clinical consultation and leadership
- Practice development and service improvement
- Education and mentoring
- Research and evidence translation
- Policy development and implementation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
As clinical leaders and change agents, CNCs play an important role in advancing patient care and improving healthcare delivery within their specialty areas.
Leadership Pathways at Every Stage
GV Health supports nurses to develop leadership capability throughout their careers.
Whether you are:
- Exploring your first leadership opportunity
- Transitioning into operational management
- Pursuing advanced clinical practice
- Interested in education, quality, or service improvement
There are opportunities to grow your skills, expand your influence, and shape the future of healthcare within a supportive regional health environment.
Supporting Leadership Development
Leadership development at GV Health is supported through:
- Mentorship and coaching
- Professional development programs
- Clinical leadership opportunities
- Postgraduate study support
- Education and training pathways
- Exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration and decision-making
We are committed to building confident, adaptable, and future-focused nursing leaders who can respond to the evolving needs of healthcare and our community.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Nursing leaders at GV Health contribute not only to bedside care, but also to:
- Organisational culture
- Workforce development
- Clinical governance
- Innovation and service improvement
- Patient safety and quality outcomes
Strong nursing leadership remains essential in building resilient healthcare systems and ensuring excellence in care delivery across all clinical settings.
- Nursing and Midwifery Education Training and Research
The Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit offers a structured interprofessional program to support professional practice and career progression as well as fostering Nursing and Midwifery research capabilities and projects.
- Expression of Interest
If you are interested in working at GV Health, but there are no current positions available in your preferred role, you are welcome to submit an expression of interest, and we will contact you to discuss.
- Benefits of Working at GV Health
While working at our busy, regional health service, you’ll be exposed to challenging and stimulating work.