At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in delivering high-quality nursing care across various services.
- Company: Join Western NSW Local Health District, committed to rural health and community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, superannuation, salary packaging, and flexible part-time hours.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while advancing your nursing management career.
- Qualifications: Must have nursing qualifications and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Western NSW Local Health District – Bathurst NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $76.06 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 10 November 2026 – 11:59pm
About the role
As the Nurse Unit Manager for Ambulatory Care, you will join a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will oversee the Ambulatory Care Unit, Hospital in the Home (HITH), Community Acute Post Acute Care (CAPAC), Community Nursing, and Sofala/Hill End Outreach Nursing services. You will provide strong leadership and effective management of staff, services, and resources to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care. A key focus of the role will be driving the continued growth and development of the HITH service. This is truly a fabulous opportunity for you to progress your career by experiencing management nursing with the wide scope of practice.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Courtney Macdonald on (02) 6330 5*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.
- This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
- Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
- Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU).
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
Nursing Unit Manager in Bathurst employer: Western NSW Local Health District
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Contact Details:
Western NSW Local Health District Recruitment Team
