Nurse Unit Manager, Alcohol and Other Drugs Opioid Treatment Program - Tweed Val

Northern NSW Local Health District – Cudgen NSW

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration:$150,816.94 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ698364

With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family-friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities.

Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.

About the role

The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient management ofnursing and other relevant staff under their delegation and coordination of the provision of nursing care. The Nursing Unit Manager leads nursing staff, ensures effective liaison between all health professionals and is responsible for the environmental and work, health and safety management of the unit.

Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services.

The alcohol and other drugs workforce work for the greater good through an open, versatile and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We are a team as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals,



and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay

- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing

- Growth – access to professional and personal development

- Team culture – work in a collaborative, versatile and supportive team environment

- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 14 October 2026

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please seewww.homeaffairs.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2024_015).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager, Alcohol and Other Drugs Opioid Treatment Program - Tweed Val (Cudgen)
🏢 Northern NSW Local Health District
📍 Cudgen