Nursing Unit Manager, Care Awaiting Placement (CAP) Unit - Byron

Northern NSW Local Health District; Ewingsdale; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Fitness discounts

Growth – professional and personal dev

Collaborative team environment

Career opportunities

Job summary

Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to lead the nursing team and coordinate the delivery of patient care in a supportive public health environment. The role focuses on efficient unit management, staff liaison, and safety with a strong clinical component.

Permanent full-time position with 38 hours per week and a salary of AUD 143,997.20 per year plus super. Join a community-focused health network and contribute to high-quality care across the Byron region.

Responsibilities

• Manages nursing and other staff for efficient operations.
• Leads nursing staff and liaises with health professionals; oversees environmental and WHS management.

Job description

Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 1

Remuneration: $143,997.20 per annum + super

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ698561

About The Role

The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient management of the nursing and other relevant staff, and coordination of the provision of nursing care. The Nursing Unit Manager leads nursing staff, ensures effective liaison between all health professionals and is responsible for the environmental and work, health and safety management of the unit. This role comprises 80% clinical responsibilities, with 20% allocated to non‑clinical activities in accordance with organisational needs.

The Care Awaiting Placement (CAP) Unit provides safe, person‑centred care and supports patient wellbeing, maintains functional ability and facilitates timely transition to aged care services.

Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services.

The Byron Shire includes some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth‑watering local produce. Find out more!

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high‑quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well‑balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high‑quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care.

Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take‑home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re‑enter the workforce

For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Stanton on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 21 October 2026

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. Please visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

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