Nurse Unit Manager - Inpatient and Maternity Unit

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service courses

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District invites applications for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead Lithgow Hospital’s 28-bed mixed Medical, Surgical, Aged Care and Palliative Care unit. You will provide clinical leadership, governance and financial stewardship to ensure safe, patient-centred care across all services.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive continuous improvement, and foster a supportive work environment while aligning with NBMLHD values and regional health

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife - Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Extensive post-registration nursing and midwifery experience.
• Ability to lead a diverse rural health service and drive quality improvement.
• Strong communication with clinicians, managers and families.
• Proven capability to manage unit resources within budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the 28-bed mixed Medical, Surgical, Aged Care and Palliative Care unit.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, effective care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive governance and quality initiatives.
• Oversee workforce planning and financial resource management.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Staff management

Education

Division 1 Nursing & Midwifery registration (AHPRA)

Job description

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 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ696283 Applications Close: 27/10/2026 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.

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.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• 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. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

For role related queries or questions contact Danell Thompson on [e-mail]

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