Nurse Manager - Critical Care Services

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Tamworth is seeking a Nurse Manager for Critical Care Services. You will oversee ICU and CCU operations, guiding nursing leaders and ensuring quality patient care. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership experience in high-acuity environments and must be registered as a nurse with AHPRA. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave for eligible employees

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Fitness Passport for health and well-being

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in high-acuity environments such as ICU/HDU.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Lead Critical Care Services including ICU and CCU.
• Support ICU, CCU and CCL Nursing Leaders through daily operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align care priorities.

Skills

Leadership experience in high-acuity environments

Advanced communication skills

Workforce management expertise

Commitment to safety and quality

Emotional intelligence

Education

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Postgraduate qualifications or extensive critical care experience

Job description

Lead with impact – shape the future of Critical Care Services at Tamworth Hospital!

Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $142,254.44 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Hours Per Week: 38

Where you’ll be working
As Nurse Manager of Critical Care Services, you’ll step into a key leadership role at Tamworth Hospital, a major referral facility within Hunter New England Local Health District. Tamworth Hospital is a B1 facility providing a wide range of acute services including emergency, surgical, medical, maternity, and mental health care.

You’ll be based in the vibrant regional city of Tamworth, NSW – known for its welcoming community, affordable lifestyle, and scenic countryside. Tamworth offers the perfect balance of professional challenge and relaxed regional living, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients and the community alike.

About the role
You will lead the Critical Care Services, overseeing the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) and Trauma Service. These units deliver advanced, multidisciplinary care for patients requiring close monitoring and life-support interventions, while also being networked with regional ICUs, CCUs, CCLs, and Trauma services to ensure seamless care across the district.

Your week will be a balance of operational leadership and cultural stewardship:

• Supporting ICU, CCU and CCL Nursing Leaders through daily huddles, patient reviews, and staffing oversight.
• Guiding, mentoring, and empowering staff – from junior nurses to senior team members – to ensure excellence in practice.
• Leading governance, safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Acting as the calm in the storm during clinical or operational escalations.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, allied health, and executives to align care priorities.
• Shaping the hospital-wide direction of critical care services and contributing to regional strategies.

This is more than management – it’s about being the cultural anchor. Staff will look to you for fairness, steadiness, and inspiration. You’ll influence not only patient care but also the future of critical care nursing across the district.

About you
You are a confident and compassionate leader with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for guiding others. You bring:

• Proven leadership experience in high-acuity environments such as ICU/HDU.
• Advanced communication skills to connect with staff, patients, families, and executives.
• Expertise in workforce management, including rostering, performance development, and succession planning.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and evidence-based practice.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience – the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and solutions-focused.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with relevant postgraduate qualifications or extensive critical care experience.

Requirements

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information
This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

Accessibility and Adjustments
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.