Nurse Unit Manager - Paediatrics - Eurobodalla

Southern NSW Local Health District; Moruya; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District in Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 for a permanent full-time position starting March 2027. The role leads the ward/unit and provides direction within a multidisciplinary team to achieve person-centred, quality care.

You will coordinate clinical services and resources, drive continuous quality improvement, and support staff development while contributing to SNSWLHD’s goals.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA and eligible for practice.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and supervise staff.
• Proven skills in quality improvement and policy compliance.
• Strong communication and IT aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage ward/clinical unit and resources.
• Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary health care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Lead and support continuous quality improvement initiatives and staff development.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Tertiary qualifications

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Change management

Resource management

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Eurobodalla Regional Hospital

Position Classification

Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 1

Start Date

March 2027

Remuneration

$143,997.20 per annum

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ702737

Application Close

04 November 2026

Interviews Details

Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

Where you'll be working

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region. Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

You can learn more about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital here.

What you'll be doing

The Nurse Unit Manager coordinates and manages the ward/unit or clinical service and its resources, provides leadership and direction within a multidisciplinary health care team to achieve people focused quality care.

Support for

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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Selection Criteria

• 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

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, the Stepping Up website 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 directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for 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 the Child Safe Standards. 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. For more information, click here

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 see www.Immi.gov.au

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Rebekah O'Reilly on [e-mail]