Nurse Unit Manager (Critical Care & Emergency) - Murwillumbah

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (16 weeks)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: $129,235.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ457874
The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient management of nursing and other relevant staff under their delegation and coordination of the provision 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.
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.
If you're registered as an RN and have:

• A post graduate qualification in leadership/management
• Motivational, leadership, interpersonal and high-level communication skills, including coaching, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be innovative, creative and self-directed in relation to clinical practice
• Understanding and commitment to continuous quality improvement and the ability to initiate and manage change
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a nursing team within a complex multidisciplinary team environment

We can offer you:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

• To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see
• You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position

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For role related queries or questions contact Genevieve McKinnon on genevieve.mckinnon@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 22 January 2024
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