High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life, with more opportunities and more flexibility.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678991
You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information, please contact [email protected] or visit Careers Incentives Package
About the role
Murwillumbah District Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Unit Manager who will be responsible for the efficient management of nursing and other staff under their delegation, and coordination 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.
In this role you'll lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred, culturally responsive rehabilitation care that supports optimal functional recovery for patients across the rural and regional communities of the local area catchment. Ensuring effective coordination across the rehabilitation and reablement pathway, supporting safe transitions between acute, subacute, community, and primary care services.
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.
Are you looking for a change in lifestyle? Come and work in a semi-rural hospital, surrounded by an eclectic mix of villages and lifestyles. Live sustainably, far from the busy cities, close to beaches or in our colourful town, steeped in art-deco history and rich cultural heritage.
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, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
