Nurse Unit Manager - Paediatrics - Eurobodalla

NSW Health; Moruya; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration to support Southern NSW Local Health District. The role requires relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, strong IT-enabled communication, and a proactive approach to quality improvement and staff supervision.

You will contribute to operational plans, foster a constructive workplace culture, and help manage clinical services and resources to meet service goals.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in the field or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrated effective communication through information technology, written and verbal means with the ability to negotiate resolutions and manage conflict.
• Knowledge of professional practice with skills in assessing and supervising staff competence and performance, plus quality improvement programs, policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to operational plans, foster a positive workplace culture and lead organisational change processes.
• Capacity to manage and coordinate clinical services with resources to meet service and financial targets.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in the field or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrated effective communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means with the ability to utilise a range of communication strategies to negotiate resolutions and manage conflict.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional practice with proven skills in assessing and supervising competence and performance of staff together with the skills in implementing continuous quality improvement programs, policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to contribute to the implementation of the operational/business plans, to create a positive workplace culture and manage organisational change processes.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage and coordinate clinical services with proven ability to allocate and monitor resources to meet service and financial performance targets.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, theSteppingUpwebsite has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directivePD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing theChild SafeStandards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact**************@health.nsw.gov.aufor confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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.For more information, please seewww.Immi.gov.au

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Rebekah O'Reilly on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au