Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (526822L1)

Tasmanian Government; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

New Norfolk District Hospital in Tasmania seeks a Nurse Unit Manager who will lead and coordinate inpatient nursing care in a regional setting. The role requires RN registration, strong leadership, and experience delivering high-quality patient-centred care within medical, palliative and geriatric services.

The position oversees ward operations, staffing, budgets and continuous quality improvement, while collaborating with medical and allied health teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven leadership and management of nursing and care teams.
• Experience in clinical services, governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across medical, palliative and geriatric services.
• Provide direction, supervision and support to nursing and care staff, promoting professional development, accountability and a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the inpatient ward, ensuring effective staffing, resource allocation and service delivery within budget.
• Drive continuous quality improvement, clinical governance, risk management and compliance with healthcare standards and best practice.
• Monitor and evaluate ward activity, clinical outcomes and staff performance to ensure service objectives are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with medical practitioners, allied health professionals and other healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Promote a safe working environment by implementing workplace safety initiatives, managing risks and supporting staff wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Clinical governance

Staff development

Resource management

Patient-centred care

Education

Nursing registration with NMBA

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7a

$126,036 to $132,932 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

New Norfolk District Hospital

Lead with purpose and make a real impact as Nurse Unit Manager at New Norfolk District Hospital.

The Team

New Norfolk District Hospital (NNDH) is a 14-bed facility situated 40 kms from Hobart. The NNDH model is of a regional and tertiary public hospital partnership, with a combination of local patients admitted by their GP and out of area patients admitted from the Royal Hobart and Private Hospitals with the support of a Nurse Practitioner.

The NNDH provides a highly skilled Allied Health Care Team to ensure a comprehensive plan of care is implemented whilst in care. Nursing care is available for inpatients 24 hours a day and provide a patient centred approach to ensure all your healthcare needs are met.

The Role

The Nurse Unit Manager works autonomously at ward level under the general direction of the Director of Nursing to provide direction and leadership at New Norfolk District Hospital nursing and care staff.

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across medical, palliative and geriatric services.
• Provide direction, supervision and support to nursing and care staff, promoting professional development, accountability and a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the inpatient ward, ensuring effective staffing, resource allocation and service delivery within budget.
• Drive continuous quality improvement, clinical governance, risk management and compliance with healthcare standards and best practice.
• Monitor and evaluate ward activity, clinical outcomes and staff performance to ensure service objectives are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with medical practitioners, allied health professionals and other healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Promote a safe working environment by implementing workplace safety initiatives, managing risks and supporting staff wellbeing.

You will need

Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop nursing and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Extensive clinical knowledge and contemporary nursing practice, with the ability to drive excellence in medical, palliative and geriatric care within a multidisciplinary environment.

Proven ability to manage clinical services, human and financial resources, quality and safety, and performance improvement to achieve positive patient outcomes and effective service delivery.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$126,036 to $132,932 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7a

$126,036 to $132,932 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

New Norfolk District Hospital

Lead with purpose and make a real impact as Nurse Unit Manager at New Norfolk District Hospital.