Rural Nursing Unit Manager - Lead Care & Teams

the original; Tumbarumba; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Relocation assistance considerations

Flexible work options (hybrid and vary

Maternity and parental leave

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

NSW Health - Tumbarumba Health Service is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to lead a dedicated team in rural health care, delivering high-quality, person-centred care and shaping service delivery for the community.

You will lead staff, manage workflow and resources, and drive safety, quality and compliance across the unit. This permanent full-time role offers meaningful impact and allied health collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Experience leading nursing teams in rural or relevant clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and leadership to foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and improve safe, high-quality patient care in the unit.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and workforce planning for safe staffing.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Drive quality improvement and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Manage resources, including equipment, supplies and budgets, to enable efficient services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

NSW Health - Tumbarumba Health Service is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to lead a dedicated team in rural health care, delivering high-quality, person-centred care and shaping service delivery for the community.

You will lead staff, manage workflow and resources, and drive safety, quality and compliance across the unit. This permanent full-time role offers meaningful impact and allied health collaboration in a supportive environment.