Nurse Unit Manager: Lead a Rural Ward

Far West Local Health District; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Far West Local Health District is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) Level 3 to lead a multi-disciplinary team in Broken Hill. You will oversee nursing operations, drive patient-flow improvements, and ensure clinical excellence while managing resources within NSW Health standards.

This permanent full-time role includes a Recruitment Incentive Package up to $10,000 and professional development support, with a commitment to rural and remote healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Current nursing/midwifery registration with AHPRA.
• Tertiary qualifications in nursing and/or health management with at least five years post-graduate nursing clinical experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to ensure safe, efficient use of human, physical and financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team to enable good patient flow and care.
• Monitor and manage ward/unit business and management processes.
• Demonstrate professional integrity, accountability and advocacy for patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team coordination

Education

Nursing degree

Health management qualification

Job description

Far West Local Health District is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) Level 3 to lead a multi-disciplinary team in Broken Hill. You will oversee nursing operations, drive patient-flow improvements, and ensure clinical excellence while managing resources within NSW Health standards.

This permanent full-time role includes a Recruitment Incentive Package up to $10,000 and professional development support, with a commitment to rural and remote healthcare delivery.