Nurse Unit Manager — Rural Health Leadership with ADO

Western District Health Service; Sydney; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly ADO

Salary packaging

Relocation support

Shared accommodation

Generous leave

Leadership development

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Western District Health Service is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager at Penshurst Campus to lead nursing staff across aged care and acute services. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, drive quality and safety initiatives, and ensure person-centred care for residents and patients.

This role requires RN Division 1 with strong leadership, rural healthcare experience, and commitment to workforce development in a supportive regional team.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1.
• Demonstrated nursing leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience in aged care and/or rural healthcare environments.
• Strong clinical leadership, communication and decision-making capability.
• Experience supporting workforce development and staff performance.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.
• NDIS Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to nursing staff across aged care and acute services.
• Coordinate staffing, allocate workloads and manage staff performance and training.
• Promote person-centred care involving residents, patients, families and carers.
• Lead quality, safety and clinical governance activities and documentation.
• Engage with medical, allied health and community services and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Act as Nurse in Charge on morning shifts and represent Penshurst Campus in meetings.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Aged care experience

Rural healthcare

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Western District Health Service is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager at Penshurst Campus to lead nursing staff across aged care and acute services. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, drive quality and safety initiatives, and ensure person-centred care for residents and patients.

This role requires RN Division 1 with strong leadership, rural healthcare experience, and commitment to workforce development in a supportive regional team.