Nurse Unit Manager Renal Services

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Sustainable Healthcare

Monthly Days Off

Annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP

Welcome Experience

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District's Manning Hospital is seeking an experienced renal nurse leader to become Nurse Unit Manager.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, deliver high‑quality patient‑centred care, drive service transformation, and work with senior leaders to coordinate renal services.

The role focuses on developing staff, guiding change, and improving outcomes in a complex clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience within a complex clinical environment
• Experience leading or implementing change and managing resistance within teams
• Strong experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for service growth and improvement
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A commitment to coaching, mentoring and developing others
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management, or a willingness to undertake further study

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while providing professional leadership and support to your team
• Coordinating services with senior leaders, medical staff, external providers and other multidisciplinary stakeholders to meet patient and service needs
• Drive continuous improvement, manage resources and support workforce development to deliver strong service outcomes

Skills

Renal nursing

Leadership

Change management

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $154,876.43 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689831
Location: Manning Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday the 17th of September
Tentative Interview date: 23rd of September

Lead. Transform. Shape the Future of Renal Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced renal nurse leader to take the next step in their career and make a lasting impact on the future of Renal Services.
We're looking for a leader with strong renal experience who is confident navigating change, bringing people together and creating a positive, high-performing team culture.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll lead and manage the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while providing professional leadership and support to your team.
Working closely with senior leaders, medical staff, external providers and other multidisciplinary stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in coordinating services and ensuring the needs of patients and the service are met. The role also involves driving continuous improvement, managing resources and supporting workforce development to deliver strong service outcomes.

Make Your Mark

This Is a Genuine Opportunity To Bring Your Ideas, Experience And Leadership Vision To The Table. You Will Be Supported To

• Develop a clear vision and strategic direction for the future of Renal Services
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team through change and service transformation
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care, service delivery and team performance
• Build a collaborative, engaged and service-focused workforce
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and respond effectively to changing service needs
• Influence stakeholders and build strong relationships across the health service
• Support and develop your team through coaching, mentoring and professional development
• Manage resources effectively to achieve service and operational outcomes

About You

You are an experienced renal nurse and confident people leader who can see the bigger picture.
You bring strong clinical credibility, along with the ability to lead through change, engage diverse stakeholders and bring teams together around a shared purpose. You're comfortable managing competing priorities and have the drive to turn ideas into meaningful improvements.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience within a complex clinical environment
• Experience leading or implementing change and managing resistance within teams
• Strong experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for service growth and improvement
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A commitment to coaching, mentoring and developing others
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management, or a willingness to undertake further study

Essential Criteria

• Current Authority to Practice As a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Extensive experience in renal nursing

Why Join Us?

Take on a senior leadership role where your expertise can genuinely influence the direction of a specialist service. You'll have the opportunity to lead change, develop your team and create a strong vision for the future of Renal Services –all while making a meaningful difference to patients and the community.

The Perks

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Angela Mears on [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

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