Overview
Join to apply for the Nurse Unit Manager - Harden role at Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).
Requisition ID: REQ598341
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager - Level 1
Remuneration: $127,091.34 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 25 September 2025
Location: Harden
Lead with Purpose. Deliver Quality Care. Make a Lasting Impact.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², MLHD is our region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services. At MLHD, you’ll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.
The Opportunity
As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of nursing services for your department. In managing your nursing team, you will take a proactive role in overseeing and driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery and achieve improved health outcomes for patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team to ensure the delivery of evidence-based care within contemporary models of practice. Ensure governance processes are in place, including timely and appropriate responses to incidents, complaints, and risk management.
* Lead and manage processes that drive quality outcomes, ensure patient safety, and support continuous improvement—demonstrated through the achievement of key performance indicators, outcome measures, patient and staff surveys, and audit results.
* Manage the efficient use and coordination of physical and financial resources to maximise expenditure toward health outcomes and ensure plans are in place to promote business continuity and avoid potential service disruptions.
* Lead with purpose by motivating and managing teams, applying change management to address challenges in community and rural health service delivery.
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a healthcare setting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Why Join MLHD
* Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration – Competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
* Generous Salary Packaging – Up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus novated car leasing options.
* Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives supporting physical and mental health.
To apply, click apply now. If you have questions about the role, contact Stephen Evans at stephen.evans@health.nsw.gov.au. To complete your application, provide a current CV, application letter, and responses to 5 application questions.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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