Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ699902

Join us as Moree Hospital’s newest leader in Emergency Care

- Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
- Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
- Location: Moree District Hospital
- Requisition ID: REQ699902
- Applications Close: Sunday 18th October 2026

Are you an experienced nurse leader ready to make a lasting impact?

Join Moree District Hospital’s Emergency Department as a Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and lead a dedicated team committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care to those in your community who need support the most.

As the NUM, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership across the unit, ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes, supporting staff development and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service delivery, champion innovation and drive continuous improvement while making a meaningful difference to patients, families and staff every day.

You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Health Service Manager, as well as the other members of the multi-disciplinary Emergency team. The ED team are known for its friendly and close-knit environment, where everyone looks out for each other. They are excited to bring you into the fold

As our new ED NUM, you will:

- Provide clinical, operational and professional leadership for the nursing team.
- Coordinate safe, productive and patient-centred care across the unit.
- Lead workforce planning, rostering,



performance management and staff development.
- Manage human, financial and physical resources to achieve service and organisational goals.
- Foster a positive workplace culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Essential criteria:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRAand extensive experience in emergency nursing
- Possession of post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management or currently enrolled in same or combination.

Where you'll be working:

Moree, NSW offers a relaxed country lifestyle with a strong sense of community, making it an appealing place to live and work. Known for its famous artesian hot springs, affordable housing, and wide-open spaces, Moree provides an excellent work-life balance. The town supports thriving agriculture, healthcare, education, and local businesses, creating diverse employment opportunities. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, short commute times, and easy access to nature, making Moree an ideal place to build both a career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations.



You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- You may b e rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport -for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Butler on [email protected]

Additional Information:

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme . For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@h

📌 Nurse Unit Manager Emergency Department (Moree)
🏢 NSW Health
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