Nurse Unit Manager, Nurse Grade 7, Operating Theatre, Central Sterilising & Supply Department and Short Stay Unit, Bundaberg Hospital, H2610WB695344

LEAD THE WAY IN NURSING!

Ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career? Join Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service as a Nurse Unit Manager and lead, inspire and support nursing teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

- Lead, mentor and develop nursing professionals
- Drive clinical excellence and quality patient care
- Foster teamwork and continuous improvement
- Make a meaningful difference to patients and staff

Bring your leadership skills to a role where you can inspire others and shape the future of healthcare across Wide Bay. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career!

Your opportunity:

- The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a clinical manager, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient-centred clinical practice and the provision of human and material resources within the Operating Theatre, Central Sterilising & Supply Department (CSSD) and Short Stay Unit. The NUM provides professional and operational leadership and direction to nursing staff, as well as operational leadership to administration, allied health, and operational staff, and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost-effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the Operating Theatre, CSSD and Short Stay Unit.

Qualifications and other requirements:





- Mandatory possession of a nursing qualification from a registered tertiary institution or completion of an approved hospital training program as a Registered Nurse and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- Possession of context-specific postgraduate qualification in nursing is highly desirable.

Why join us?

Career Growth: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work: Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.

Our offer: You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $174,208 p.a., comprising salary between $140,632 - $152,685 p.a.,



employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB695344

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Career development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate.

The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.

Application: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-H2610WB695344

Closing Date: Monday, 16th November 2026

📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Operating Theatre, Central Sterilising & Supply Department, Short Stay Unit) (Bundaberg)
🏢 Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service
📍 Bundaberg Central