Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $139,802.04 Per Annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667358
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Applications Close: Monday 8th June 2026
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Where you’ll be working
Our Hospital in the Home (HiTH) service is expanding, and we are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Level 1 to lead a high-performing team delivering safe, efficient and patient-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative model of care within the Manning HiTH team and work alongside a strong multidisciplinary network to make a real difference to patient outcomes and system flow.
About the role
As the NUM, you will lead, direct and coordinate client care, ensuring nursing practice is safe, efficient and supported by continual quality improvement. You will oversee the nursing and multidisciplinary team, as well as the business and management functions of the service, to ensure high standards of care and effective service delivery.
You will:
- Coordinate and oversee acute home-based care.
- Improve patient flow and reduce length of stay.
- Ensure timely, high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Lead a dedicated team delivering hospital-level care at home.
You will demonstrate broad nursing knowledge and experience, strong professional integrity, accountability, advocacy, collaboration and a commitment to advancing nursing practice and care provision.
About you
You are a highly motivated, empathetic and capable leader with a genuine passion for nursing and achieving positive patient outcomes. You bring strong interpersonal skills, the ability to adapt your communication style, and confidence in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You bring:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and recent clinical work experience in the management of acute care with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes
- Demonstrated leadership and management capability.
- Strong communication skills and knowledge of clinical governance, quality and safety.
- A collaborative, consultative approach with a strong focus on excellence, quality and innovation.
- The ability to take initiative, generate solutions and drive positive change.
Experience in service development, quality improvement and change management is desirable, and can also be developed in the role.
The Perks
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:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Proximity to shopping and other services
✅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
Support and development
Working within the Excellence Framework and Orientation Guidelines, the successful applicant will receive the education and training required to undertake the role successfully. You will also have regular monthly accountability meetings with the Nurse Manager HTH Services, with education and professional development requirements discussed during 30- and 90-day conversations.
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For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Bullen 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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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