Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $143,997.2 - $143,997.2 + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ689834

Location: Manning Hospital

Applications close: Thursday the 17th of September

Tentative date for interview 23rd of September

Lead. Inspire.

Improve Surgical

Access.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career? This is an prospect to step into a Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 role where your leadership can directly influence the delivery of outpatient surgical services.

Working predominantly within an outpatient clinic, you'll lead an established, close-knit team and work alongside a multidisciplinary group supporting elective surgery patients. No two days will be the same, with the opportunity to balance clinical leadership, team development, service improvement and operational priorities.

Make your mark on outpatient surgical services

As Nurse Unit Manager, you'll provide leadership and direction to the nursing team while supporting high-quality, patient-centred care. You'll mentor and develop staff, foster a positive workplace culture and work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to transformational change across surgical outpatient services, with a focus on improving access, service delivery and patient outcomes.

Your experience in outpatient nursing and leadership will be highly valued, particularly your understanding of surgical targets, access and strategies to support waitlist reduction.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an experienced nursing leader who can:

- Must have outpatient experience
- Lead, mentor and support an established nursing team
- Experience with transformational change in surgical outpatient services and waitlist reduction strategies will be highly regarded.
- Bring strong outpatient nursing experience
- Demonstrate nursing leadership and team management experience
- Work confidently across multidisciplinary teams
- Understand surgical targets, patient access and elective surgery pathways
- Lead and support change within a busy outpatient environment
- Contribute to strategies that improve service delivery and reduce waitlists

Essential Criteria





- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia

Why Join us Take on a senior leadership role where your expertise can genuinely influence the direction of a specialist service. Where no two days are the same and you can guide your tight-knit team with confidence.

The Perks

- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 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 Worklife 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
- The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

If you're an experienced nurse leader looking for an opportunity to influence change, develop your team and make a real difference to surgical access, we'd love to hear from you. Additional Information

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

Need more information?





- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Angela Mears on [email protected] Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).

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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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay!

Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

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 [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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.

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