Nurse Manager - Patient Flow

NSW Health; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health's Western NSW Local Health District is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead Mental Health Drug & Alcohol (MHDA) services in Orange. The role focuses on coordinating patient flow, bed management and service integration across inpatient units to deliver safe, high‑quality care.

You will work with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to drive service improvement, optimise access and outcomes, and provide strong clinical and operational leadership in a complex health environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow across MHDA services to ensure timely access to care and bed capacity.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership to support safe, high-quality care.
• Oversee patient flow and bed management across multiple inpatient units.
• Drive initiatives to improve access, efficiency and patient outcomes.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 23 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the role
Western NSW Local Health District is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Manager to join Mental Health Drug & Alcohol (MHDA).This pivotal role is responsible for coordinating patient flow across MHDA services, ensuring timely access to appropriate care and the effective utilisation of beds, resources and clinical services across a complex inpatient environment.

Working collaboratively with nursing staff, multidisciplinary teams and service managers, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to support safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. You will oversee patient flow and bed management processes, facilitate service coordination across multiple inpatient units, and drive initiatives that improve access, efficiency and patient outcomes.

You will support a diverse range of specialist mental health services, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Forensic Rehabilitation, Mental Health Intensive Care, Adult Acute Mental Health, Older Persons Mental Health, and district and state-wide non-acute inpatient units. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and collaborative nurse leader who is passionate about service improvement, operational excellence, and enhancing the patient journey across Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services in Western NSW.

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Helping you Move to Western NSW
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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 Michael Hillier on 02 6369 8*** 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). 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