Nurse Manager - Incentives Offered

Rashi Joshi; Coolah; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NSW Health Incentives

Job summary

Western NSW LHD is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Coolah facility. The role entails managing and supervising staff and clinical nursing practice, with a focus on delivering optimal patient outcomes and professional growth for the team.

Duties include case management, treatment planning, recruitment, budgeting, scheduling, mentoring, and developing educational plans. This is a level 1 management position in a rural setting, offering incentives and a supportive, inclusive work environment aimed

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in nursing leadership.
• Post-graduate qualifications in management or willingness to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise staff and clinical nursing practice with a focus on patient outcomes.
• Perform case management, treatment planning, recruitment, budgeting, scheduling, mentoring and educational planning.

Skills

Nurse management

Staff supervision

Evidence-based care

Clinical governance

Education

Postgraduate management qualification

Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share may be considered) Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 1 Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.21 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives - (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours - to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)

Located in: Coolah, NSW - Find out more Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 31 August 2026 - 11:59pm Nurse Manager - Incentives Offered

Coolah Multi - Purpose Service About the role

Our nursing team is critical in our vision to build healthier rural people and thriving communities. Our nurse managers make sure we deliver on our promise through creating safe, healthy environments that support the work of the health care team and contribute to patient engagement. You will be managing and supervising staff and clinical nursing practice with a focus on optimal patient outcomes and professional growth for staff. Other duties include case management, treatment planning, recruitment budgeting, scheduling, mentoring and developing educational plans. This position would consist of management and clinical duties. You'll be a role model to uphold policies and professional standards practices with staff to deliver evidence based best-practice and safe care. You'll also be an advocate for our organisational change processes to continuously improve nursing care delivery. This is level 1 position so is suited to a nurse that wants to take the next step in their management career. You will have extensive post graduate experience and relevant post-graduate qualifications in management or a willingness to do so within 12 months. We commit to support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential. This is truly a fabulous opportunity for you to progress your career by experiencing management nursing with the wide scope of practice only a rural setting can bring. The rewards are immense. Innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of all roles, and through your leadership, you'll be part of shaping the future of rural health. It's not always easy, but it will always be extremely rewarding. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future.

To find out more about the role. 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.

Helping you Move to Western NSW The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sharon Thompson on 044 762 3909 or at for more information.

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/‑workforce‑aboriginal‑Pages‑default.aspx#:~:text=GSE Rule 26 allows agencies,persons covered by the Rule.. 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). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

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. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian .

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.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards. For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD #RuralHealthIncentive