Emergency Department NUM - Rural Leadership (FT)

NSW Health; Bega; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Bega is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 for the Emergency Department at South East Regional Hospital. You will lead a busy ED team, coordinate clinical services and resources, and drive high-quality patient care in a rural regional setting.

In this role you will provide strategic direction, manage staff performance, and partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve service targets while fostering a supportive work environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills in a multidisciplinary health care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise nursing staff effectively.
• Experience implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• The NUM coordinates and manages ward/unit and resources, providing leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversees patient care quality, safety and performance targets.
• Contributes to operational and business planning and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Staff supervision

Conflict resolution

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Tertiary nursing qualifications

Job description

NSW Health in Bega is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 for the Emergency Department at South East Regional Hospital. You will lead a busy ED team, coordinate clinical services and resources, and drive high-quality patient care in a rural regional setting.

In this role you will provide strategic direction, manage staff performance, and partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve service targets while fostering a supportive work environment and ongoing professional development.