Nurse Unit Manager - Inpatient and Maternity Unit

NSW Health; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Inpatient and Maternity Unit at Lithgow Hospital. The role oversees a 28-bed combined medical, surgical, aged care and palliative care unit, obstetric services and ambulatory care, providing strong clinical and operational leadership.

The successful candidate will drive safe, patient-centred care, manage resources efficiently and mentor a multidisciplinary team within a rural setting, aligned to NBMLHD standards and regional NSW

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife - Division 1 with AHPRA and extensive post registration nursing and Midwifery experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create and support a culture of integrity and professionalism which adheres to legislation and policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage human, physical and financial resources of the unit to deliver safe, efficient health care.
• Excellent leadership skills to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service goals.
• Evidence of commitment to patient/client/customer focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Demonstrates CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Current Driver's Licence and ability to travel within the LHD as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 28-bed Inpatient Unit including Mixed Medical, Surgical, Aged Care and Palliative Care.
• Oversee Obstetric and Ambulatory Care Services.
• Coordinate patient care and manage workload, workforce and finances.
• Foster a culture of safety, governance and continuous improvement.
• Support staff development and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Education

Division 1 Nurse/Midwife (AHPRA)

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager - Inpatient and Maternity Unit

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3

Location: Lithgow Hospital

Remuneration: $154,876.43 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ696283

Applications Close: 11/10/2026

In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and dynamic Nurse Unit Manager to lead a diverse rural health service and play a key role in delivering high quality, patient-centred care. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing a broad range of clinical services, including a 28-bed Mixed Medical, Surgical, Aged Care and Palliative Care Inpatient Unit, an Obstetric Service, and an Ambulatory Care Service.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the unit environment and will provide strong clinical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. You will lead and support nursing and multidisciplinary teams, promote excellence in patient outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and person-centred care.

Working within the vision of the NBMLHD Nursing and Midwifery Workforce, you will collaborate closely with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contemporary best practice. You will be pivotal in coordinating patient care, managing workforce and financial resources, supporting staff development, and maintaining high standards of clinical governance across the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing leader who is passionate about enhancing healthcare delivery, driving positive change, and supporting teams to provide outstanding care within a supportive and collaborative environment.

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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) AND extensive relevant post registration nursing and Midwifery experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create and support a culture of integrity and professionalism which adheres to legislation and policy.
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit/ward are managed to deliver safe and efficient health care within available resources.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and organizational goals utilising change management principles.
• Evidence of and commitment to patient/client/customer focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation, Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Current Driver's License and ability to travel within the LHD as required.

Additional information

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.

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