Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccination requirements

Job summary

Queensland Government in Rockhampton is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for Rockhampton Hospital's Intensive Care Unit. You will combine advanced clinical practice with operational leadership to support day-to-day ICU operations.

The role focuses on staffing, workforce development, patient flow, clinical governance, and quality improvement, with leadership support during the NUM’s absence and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration (mandatory).
• Postgraduate qualification in Intensive Care Nursing is highly desirable.
• Postgraduate qualifications in leadership and/or management are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and effective day-to-day running of the ICU.
• Lead staffing and skill mix, workforce development, patient flow, and clinical governance.
• Provide leadership in the NUM's absence and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Critical care

Leadership

Problem-solving

Staff development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (AHPRA registration)

Postgraduate qualification in Intensive Care Nursing

Postgraduate qualification in leadership/management

Job description

About us:Rockhampton Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is the only ICU within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, providing complex multisystem intensive care for patients from across the region. Our contemporary unit operates as a Level 5 Adult and Level 4 Paediatric ICU, with eight operational beds and capacity to flex to ten depending on staffing. The team provides advanced life support including ventilation, renal replacement therapy and invasive cardiovascular monitoring.About the role:Take the next step in your critical care leadership career as Associate Nurse Unit Manager within Rockhampton Hospital's Intensive Care Unit.Working in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager, you'll combine advanced clinical practice with operational leadership, supporting the safe and effective day-to-day running of the ICU. You'll play an important role in staffing and skill mix, workforce development, patient flow, clinical governance and quality improvement, while providing leadership in the NUM's absence when required.This is an opportunity to influence how the unit operates, support and develop your colleagues, and contribute to a positive, accountable and high-performing ICU team.About you:You'll be an experienced Registered Nurse with strong critical care capability and the confidence to step into a senior clinical and operational leadership role.You'll bring advanced clinical judgement, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment. Just as importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys developing others, building an engaged team culture and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA is mandatory. A postgraduate qualification in Intensive Care Nursing is highly desirable, with postgraduate qualifications in leadership and/or management also highly regarded.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $149,968 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $64.92 - $66.29 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693132Applications close: Wednesday, 7 October 2026#rockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.