Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until May 2027, 38hrs/week
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 1
Requisition ID: REQ663460
Closing Date: Monday, 8th June 2026
Job Share will be highly considered for the right candidate/s
About Glenn Innes
Glen Innes Hospital is a 24-bed Level 3 rural hospital in the New England Northwest region, providing emergency, medical, obstetric and day surgery services to the local community.
The 4-bed Emergency Department delivers Level 3 emergency care, managing minor injuries and illness, resuscitation and stabilisation prior to transfer when required. Supported by strong partnerships with NSW Ambulance, local paramedics and Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, the team also has access to camera-linked retrieval and higher-acuity specialist services.
An exciting $50 million hospital redevelopment is underway, including a new purpose-built Emergency Department designed to support contemporary models of care and meet the future healthcare needs of the Glen Innes community.
The Opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Manager - Acute & Critical Care Services will provide operational and clinical leadership across key acute service areas, with a strong focus on:
- Enhancing clinical supervision and support for nursing teams within Critical Care and Acute specialty areas
- Leading day-to-day operational management of designated clinical services
- Supporting patient flow optimisation across Emergency, Inpatient and Sub-Acute services
- Driving quality improvement initiatives, innovation and change management projects
- Strengthening workforce capability, collaboration and succession planning across nursing leadership portfolios
- Supporting recruitment, rostering and people management functions within a Monday to Friday leadership model
- Building a positive team culture that encourages career development and rural nursing opportunities
The position also contributes to shared leadership capability across the health service, improving organisational resilience and supporting continuity during periods of leave or workforce transition.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity for a contemporary nurse leader who is passionate about rural healthcare, workforce development, patient flow improvement and leading sustainable change within a supportive multidisciplinary environment
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience in nursing leadership within acute, emergency, critical care or inpatient settings
- Proven capability in people management, recruitment and rostering
- Experience leading change management and quality improvement initiatives
- Strong communication, collaboration and clinical leadership skills
- Willingness and ability to participate in a Monday to Friday operational leadership roster
Essential Criteria
Relevant post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management.
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Clifton-Smith on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
An eligibility list will be created for future full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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