Nursing Unit Manager, Assessment & Rehabilitation Unit – Murwillumbah

Northern NSW Local Health District – Murwillumbah NSW

Live and work in a place of great beauty, where flexibility and balance are not buzzwords, they’re a reality.

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2
• Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum + super
• Hours Per Week: 38

You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

About the role

The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient management of nursing and other relevant staff and coordination of the provision of nursing care. The Nursing Unit Manager leads nursing staff, ensures effective liaison between all health professionals and is responsible for the environmental and work, health and safety management of the unit. In this role, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred, culturally responsive rehabilitation care that supports optimal functional recovery for patients across the rural and regional communities of the local area catchment. Ensuring effective coordination across the rehabilitation and reablement pathway, supporting safe transitions between acute, subacute, community, and primary care services.

Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services.

Are you looking for a change in lifestyle? Come and work in a semi-rural hospital, surrounded by an eclectic mix of villages and lifestyles. Live sustainably, far from the busy cities, close to beaches or in our colourful town, steeped in art-deco history and rich cultural heritage.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network, truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. You care. We care.

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing - increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts - focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth - access to professional and personal development
• Team culture - work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Applications Close: 5 November 2026

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.