Job Description

Nurse Unit Manager - Ambulatory Care Services

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Requisition ID: REQ681407
n Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time
n Hours per week: 38
n Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager - Level 2
n Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
n Applications Close: 19 August 2026
n Vaccination Category: A
n Location: Wagga Wagga

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Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

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About the Opportunity
n An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Nursing Unit Manager Level 2 to provide clinical, operational and professional leadership within HITH/RAC/PIXI unit at Wagga Base Hospital.
n As the Nursing Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and evidence-based patient care while fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting staff development. You will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage resources effectively, drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with professional, organisational and legislative requirements.

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As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will:

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- Lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and coordinate multidisciplinary services to support positive patient outcomes.
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- Manage the operational, workforce, financial and physical resources of the unit to ensure productive and effective service delivery.
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- Foster a positive workplace culture through leadership, coaching, mentoring, recruitment and staff development.
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- Drive quality improvement, accreditation, change management and evidence-based practice while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.
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About You:
n To be successful in this position you will:

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- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
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- Proven ability to lead teams, manage services and deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
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- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Demonstrated experience managing workforce, financial and operational resources.
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- The ability to lead change, inspire teams and foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
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- Experience coaching, mentoring and developing nursing staff to achieve their full potential.
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- A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based practice.
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To find out more, please review the Position description

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- At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
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- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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- Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
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- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‐free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing
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- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
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Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

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Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
n If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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