Nurse Unit Manager

Make a meaningful impact in your local community by leading the delivery of high-quality healthcare services at Murrumburrah Harden Health Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical and operational leadership, support and develop a dedicated nursing team, and drive excellence in patient care across a rural health service.

Employment type: Permanent Full - Time
Position classification: Nurse Unit Manager – Level 1
Renumeration:$143,997.20 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week:38
Requisition ID: REQ697246
Location: Murrumburrah-Harden

This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

About the role

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Murrumburrah Harden Health Service, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.

You will provide clinical and operational leadership, manage resources effectively, and support the development of a positive and high-performing nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate nursing services to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Manage staffing, rostering and workforce resources to meet clinical and operational requirements.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through leadership, coaching, mentoring and staff development.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives and compliance with relevant standards and policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• Relocation/Short Term accommodation considerations
• Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options including long service and carers leave
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance

What We’re Looking For

• Current registration with the AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and demonstrated clinical leadership experience in a relevant healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across healthcare services.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care, clinical governance and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Sound problem-solving, service management and resource management skills, with the ability to drive change and improve service outcomes

For role related queries or questions contact Maddison Dowd on Maddison ****@health. nsw. gov. au for a confidential chat.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve.

We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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