Nurse Unit Manager

Health; St George; Hybrid; AUD 123,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An annual isolation bonus

Return airfares with leave

Additional annual leave

Job summary

South West Hospital and Health Service in St George, QLD, is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager for a fixed-term temporary role until April 2028. The position offers opportunities to lead nursing services in a rural health setting with autonomy, governance and education focus.

The role includes RANIP incentives, potential isolation bonus, and benefits such as return airfares with leave, additional annual leave and negotiation of temporary accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing services within the rural/remote health service setting.
• Apply operational leadership and clinical governance principles.
• Support education, learning and workforce development in the team.

Job description

# Nurse Unit Manager**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) St George QLD 4487 (Australia)**South West Hospital and Health Service** has an exciting temporary opportunity for a Nursing Unit Manager to join the team in St George, QLD.**Join us in building better health in the bush!**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Fixed Term Temporary || Position type | Flexible full-time || Occupational group | Health - Nursing || Classification | Nurse Grade 7 || Workplace Location | South West Qld || Job ad reference | QLD/SW696301 || Closing date | 29-Nov-2026 || Fortnightly salary | $5390.40 - $5852.40 || Job duration | until April 2028 || Contact person | Tracey Hansen || Contact details | 07 4620 2222 Access the National Relay Service |**Your opportunity**As the Nurse Unit Manager you will practice with an advanced level of autonomy to provide nursing services within the rural/remote health service setting. You will be responsible for explicit portfolio content and be able to apply operational leadership and principals of clinical governance. This is your opportunity to operationalise the strategies that support a work-based culture that promotes and supports education, learning, research and workforce development.The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.St George is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:* An annual isolation bonus paid annually!* Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!* Additional annual leave per annum!Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.**What we can do for you**Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.* Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation!* Leadership development opportunity for experienced Clinician!* Live and work in a charming rural community!**Be a part of something bigger**South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.Take a look at what St George has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ and https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qldFor more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/## Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.## DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.* info-for-applicants\\_SWHHS (PDF) SWHHS Area Map (PDF) SW696301 RD (PDF)