Job Description
Nurse Unit Manager - Central Ward - Maternity Coverage
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We're looking for our next Central Ward Nurse Manager!
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Fixed-term maternity leave contract | Full-time
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Join Our Hospital with HEART!
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At St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital (SATH), we lead with our HEART values - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, delivered with Compassion.
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We are seeking an experienced and capable Nurse Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight of Central Ward during a maternity leave period. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team and support the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
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What Makes a Difference for You?
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Competitive hourly rate
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Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 p.a. plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
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Free on-site gym, wellness program, parking and uniforms
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Partnership with Fitness Passport - providing access to reduced membership fees with external gym providers across Toowoomba and nationwide
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Waiver of up to $500 per year if admitted as a patient to SATH
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Employee Assistance Program - free, confidential support for you and your family
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Flexible shifts that work around your life
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A values-driven, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
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Make a Difference Every Day...
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As the Central Ward Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to support safe, efficient and high-quality care. your responsibilities will include:
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Coordinate the delivery of clinical care and daily operations across Central Ward
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Lead, support and develop nursing staff whole fostering a positive team culture
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Managing staffing, rosters and resources within approved budgets and safe-care
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contemporary, evidence -based nursing practice and effective clinical handover
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Support staff performance, professional development, mandatory training and competencies
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lead quality improvement, clinical risk management, audits and accreditation activities
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maintain compliance with hospital policies, skilled standards and relevant legislation
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work clinically when required to support patient care and operational needs
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What Makes a Difference for Us?
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We are seeking an individual who possesses the following:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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Demonstrated nursing leadership or management experience
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Strong clinical knowledge and experience in a surgical or acute hospital environment
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Proven ability to lead, coordinate and support a multidisciplinary team
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Experience in workforce planning,



rostering and resource management
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Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management and quality improvement
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Effective communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
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Demonstrated ability to manage staff performance, development and workplace change
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Strong organisational, prioritisation and decision-making capabilities
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Commitment to patient-centred care and SATH's HEART values
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Join a Values-Driven Team
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At SATH, we're not just a hospital—we're a community. Built by the people of Toowoomba, for the people, and committed to compassionate, quality care. You'll be joining a team that truly lives our HEART values in every interaction.
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Living in Toowoomba
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Toowoomba offers an excellent regional lifestyle with strong employment opportunities, vibrant community life and outstanding livability. Learn more at
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Embracing Diversity
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St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals of all cultures, identities and abilities.
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Be Part of Our Vision
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At St Andrew's, we are guided by our North Star - to be a trusted Centre of Excellence providing holistic healthcare and hope to the Darling Downs and beyond, with people and services that are valued and grow with our community's needs.
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Applications close: Friday 2nd October ****

📌 Nurse Unit Manager - Central Ward - Maternity Coverage (Toowoomba)
🏢 St Andrews Hospital Toowoomba
📍 Toowoomba