Nurse Unit Manager Emergency Department - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District; Moree; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Incentive Scheme

Welcome Experience

Paid parental leave

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ADO's monthly

6 weeks annual leave

4 weeks annual leave pro-rata

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Sustainable Healthcare

Job summary

Moree District Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the Emergency Department. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and developing a cohesive, high-performing team in a supportive ED environment.

You will coordinate clinical and administrative duties, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with the Health Service Manager and multidisciplinary staff across the ED.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management, or currently enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational and professional leadership for the nursing team.
• Coordinate safe, efficient and patient-centred care across the unit.
• Lead workforce planning, rostering, performance management and staff development.
• Manage human, financial and physical resources to achieve service goals.
• Foster a positive workplace culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Nurse leadership

Staff development

Workforce planning

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Postgraduate leadership/management

Job description

Join us as Moree Hospital’s newest leader in Emergency Care!

Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

Location: Moree District Hospital

Applications Close: Sunday 27th September 2026

Are you an experienced nurse leader ready to make a lasting impact?

Join Moree District Hospital’s Emergency Department as a Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and lead a dedicated team committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care to those in your community who need support the most.

As the NUM, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership across the unit, ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes, supporting staff development and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service delivery, champion innovation and drive continuous improvement while making a meaningful difference to patients, families and staff every day.

You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Health Service Manager, as well as the other members of the multi-disciplinary Emergency team. The ED team are known for its friendly and close-knit environment, where everyone looks out for each other. They are excited to bring you into the fold!

As Our New ED NUM, You Will

• Provide clinical, operational and professional leadership for the nursing team.
• Coordinate safe, efficient and patient-centred care across the unit.
• Lead workforce planning, rostering, performance management and staff development.
• Manage human, financial and physical resources to achieve service and organisational goals.
• Foster a positive workplace culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and extensive experience in emergency nursing
• Possession of post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management or currently enrolled in same or combination.

Where You'll Be Working

Moree, NSW offers a relaxed country lifestyle with a strong sense of community, making it an appealing place to live and work. Known for its famous artesian hot springs, affordable housing, and wide-open spaces, Moree provides an excellent work-life balance. The town supports thriving agriculture, healthcare, education, and local businesses, creating diverse employment opportunities. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, short commute times, and easy access to nature, making Moree an ideal place to build both a career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

What We Can Offer You

• You may be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport - for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Butler on [e-mail]

Additional Information

Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [e-mail].

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2.

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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