Outpatients Nurse Unit Manager — Lead & Elevate Care

Queensland Health; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Return airfares

Staff accommodation or rental subsidy

Professional development

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager – Outpatients in Mount Isa to provide strategic clinical and operational leadership for the outpatient service. You will lead a diverse team, coordinate daily service delivery, and manage workforce planning and resources while advancing quality and safety.

You will drive best practice, foster a professional, inclusive workplace, and oversee patient flow across clinics, aiming for high-quality, person-centred care

Qualifications

• Mandatory nursing registration and a tertiary nursing degree.
• Postgraduate qualification highly desirable.
• Role may involve travel to other North West Hospital facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Outpatients nursing team and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee daily operations, patient flow, and resource management.
• Drive quality improvement using data and clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

People management

Quality improvement

Data interpretation

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

North West Hospital and Health Service is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager – Outpatients in Mount Isa to provide strategic clinical and operational leadership for the outpatient service. You will lead a diverse team, coordinate daily service delivery, and manage workforce planning and resources while advancing quality and safety.

You will drive best practice, foster a professional, inclusive workplace, and oversee patient flow across clinics, aiming for high-quality, person-centred care