Nursing Unit Manager, Inpatient Unit - Byron

Northern NSW Local Health District; Ewingsdale; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Byron Central Hospital in the Byron Shire is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager (Inpatient Unit) to lead nursing staff, coordinate care, and ensure safety and quality. The role focuses on clinician engagement and environment management within a supportive, patient‑centered team.

Permanent full time position offering $154,876.43 per annum plus super, a 38‑hour week, and opportunities for professional growth within the Northern NSW Local Health District.

Responsibilities

• In this role you'll be 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.

Job description

Live and work in a place of great beauty, where flexibility and balance are not buzzwords, they’re a reality.

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 3

Remuneration

$154,876.43 per annum + super

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ695595

About The Role

Byron Central Hospital is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager for the Inpatient Unit. In this role you'll be 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. 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 engagement of staff who 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, 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.

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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

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

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

Applications Close

7 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.

For help with your application to this role 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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