Nurse Unit Manager, Acute Ward - Maclean

Southern NSW Local Health District; Maclean; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 173,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Fitness discounts

Growth and development

Team culture

Career opportunities

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District invites applications for a Nurse Unit Manager in the Acute Ward at Maclean District Hospital. You will oversee nursing and related staff, coordinate delivery of care, and lead liaison with health professionals to ensure safe, efficient ward operation.

The role is a temporary part-time position (up to 44 weeks) with 20 hours per week, salary $150,816.94 per annum pro rata, and opportunities for professional growth within NSW Health.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Unit Manager oversees the efficient management of nursing and other relevant staff within the unit.
• Leads nursing staff, ensures effective liaison between health professionals, and manages environmental and WH&S responsibilities.

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager, Acute Ward - Maclean

High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility.

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time (up to 44 weeks)

Position Classification:Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

Remuneration:$150,816.94 per annum, pro rata

Hours Per Week:20hrs

Requisition ID:REQ693448

Location: Maclean District Hospital

About the role

The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient management of nursing and other relevant staff under their delegation and coordination of the provision of nursing care. The Nursing Unit Manager leads nursing staff, ensures effective liaison between all health professionals and is responsible for the environmental and work, health and safety management of the unit.

Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here .

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Applications Close: 27 September 2026

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

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