Nurse Unit Manager - Hospital in the Home

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tamworth seeks a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Hospital in the Home service. This role requires managing a dedicated team to deliver patient-centred acute care in various community settings. Suitable candidates will have current nursing registration, relevant management experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive remuneration package alongside additional benefits, including salary packaging and professional development opportunities, aimed at fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Monthly Allocated Days Off

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport for health and well-being

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Experience in acute and complex care in the community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the HITH team.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centred acute care.
• Guide and mentor the nursing team.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Clinical leadership confidence

Collaborative and proactive approach

Ability to maintain high standards

Education

Management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience

Job description

Lead a high-performing team delivering acute care where it matters most - in people's homes. Shape the future of Tamworth's Hospital in the Home service and make a lasting impact on your community.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $130,905.60 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ620055
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Closing: Sunday, 21st December 2025

About the Service

Tamworth Community Health Service, part of Integrated Care Services New England North West, delivers essential, patient-centred care to people across Tamworth and surrounding communities. The service supports patients through community nursing, chronic disease management, and a wide range of specialised programs including aged care, child and family health, diabetes education, physiotherapy, podiatry, counselling, psychology, women’s health, and Aboriginal health services. It’s a truly integrated hub focused on long-term wellbeing, accessible care, and keeping people healthy and supported close to home.

The culture here is warm, collaborative, and community driven. Staff look out for one another, communicate openly, and genuinely care about people - not just patients, but each other. The environment is supportive, solutions-focused, and built on the belief that strong relationships and shared responsibility create the best outcomes. Conveniently located in the heart of Tamworth, the service offers easy access, good parking, and all the perks of a vibrant regional city with a friendly country feel.

About the Role

Integrated Care Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the Hospital in the Home (HITH) service based at Tamworth Community Health. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the HITH team, ensuring high-quality, safe, patient-centred acute care is delivered in the home setting. You will work closely with the medical team and broader allied health partners to support coordinated care, equitable access, and consistently strong patient outcomes.

This is a role for a leader who is energised by acute and complex care in the community and who thrives on meaningful connection with patients, carers, and staff. You will guide and mentor the nursing team, drive service excellence, and contribute to a culture that values safety, compassion, accountability, and continuous improvement. With a supportive leadership structure around you, this is a chance to shape a dynamic service and make a lasting impact on patients receiving hospital-level care at home.

You’ll be supported through orientation aligned to the Excellence Framework, including education tailored to your needs. Monthly accountability meetings with the Community Health Manager and dedicated 30- and 90-day check-ins ensure you have the guidance, resources, and professional development opportunities required to succeed and grow in the role.

About You

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, bringing people together and fostering trust
• Clinical leadership confidence, including mentoring staff and managing care in a dynamic environment
• A collaborative and proactive approach, especially during periods of change or complexity
• A commitment to creating a safe, supportive space for both patients and staff
• The ability to think ahead, maintain high standards, and keep the bigger picture in focus
• An interest or background in acute and complex care in the community, with a readiness to learn what’s new or unique to the HITH model

Benefits

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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

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Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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. 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. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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