Nursing Unit Manager - Ambulatory Care

NSW Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in Bathurst invites applications for the Nurse Unit Manager - Ambulatory Care at Bathurst Health Service. You will oversee the Ambulatory Care Unit, HITH, CAPAC, Community Nursing and Outreach services, leading a dynamic multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will provide strategic leadership, manage staff and resources, and drive growth of the HITH service while maintaining safety and quality standards in a rural health setting.

Qualifications

• Nurse Unit Manager for Ambulatory Care leads a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee Ambulatory Care Unit, Hospital in the Home (HITH) and related services.
• Drive safe, high‑quality nursing care and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and effective staff management.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care.
• Support growth and development of the HITH service.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $76.06 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW Find out more
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 10 November 2026 11:59pm

Nursing Unit Manager - Ambulatory Care
Bathurst Health Service

About the role
As the Nurse Unit Manager for Ambulatory Care, you will join a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will oversee the Ambulatory Care Unit, Hospital in the Home (HITH), Community Acute Post Acute Care (CAPAC), Community Nursing, and Sofala/Hill End Outreach Nursing services.

You will provide strong leadership and effective management of staff, services, and resources to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care. A key focus of the role will be driving the continued growth and development of the HITH service.

This is truly a fabulous opportunity for you to progress your career by experiencing management nursing with the wide scope of practice.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Courtney Macdonald on (02) 6330 5*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD