Nurse Unit Leader: Lead Quality Care & Team Growth

Queensland Government; Sharon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave

Flexible work

Professional development funding

Private health discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead a high-performing nursing team, delivering safe, patient-centred care while guiding clinical practice and service improvements.

You will coach staff, manage workforce, resources and budgets, and work with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for patients, staff and community. This role requires current RN registration and strong leadership in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the relevant professional board.
• Demonstrated leadership in healthcare service delivery and team management.
• Strong skills in clinical governance, quality improvement and contemporary nursing practice.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, lead change and support positive team culture.
• Postgraduate qualifications in nursing, leadership, health management or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing nursing team to deliver safe, responsive and quality care outcomes.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing staff while promoting continuous learning.
• Drive quality, safety and improvement initiatives that enhance patient experiences and service performance.
• Manage workforce, resources and budgets to ensure sustainable and effective healthcare delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to create positive outcomes for patients, staff and community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Relationship building

Change management

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in nursing/leadership/health management

Job description

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead a high-performing nursing team, delivering safe, patient-centred care while guiding clinical practice and service improvements.

You will coach staff, manage workforce, resources and budgets, and work with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for patients, staff and community. This role requires current RN registration and strong leadership in healthcare.