Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department

NSW Health

  • Broken Hill, NSW
  • $133,113 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theThis scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Level 2
Remuneration: $133112.75 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ595830
Location:Are you ready to take that next step in your nursing career in an exciting management role?
  • Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
  • Only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at " " in the Far West.What you'll be doingThe 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 in the Emergency Department. The role 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.Lead and direct an appropriate and safe standard of care within a multidisciplinary team for all patients within the Unit.
  • Monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit.
  • As the leader of the unit, the NUM will demonstrate their capability through attitude, skills, behaviour, and attributes.
  • Demonstrate broad nursing/midwifery experience and knowledge.
  • Understanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service delivery.
  • Demonstrate professional integrity; ethical conduct, accountability, advocacy, enabling others.
  • Cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective teamwork.
What is on offer
  • 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
  • Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
  • Novated leasing
  • Remote Area Housing Benefit
  • Isolation & climate allowance
  • Fitness Passport
  • Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities.
About the Far West LHDThe is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our communityKey to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.About Broken HillA true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
  • Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse(Division 1) and a post graduate qualification in leadership/management (or willing to work towards same within 12 months of employment) and extensive experience in emergency nursing.
  • Demonstrated motivational, leadership, interpersonal and high level communication skills with demonstrable highly developed coaching, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to set priorities, establish and achieve agreed objectives.
  • Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services in the critical care environment.
  • Demonstrated focus on service excellence through the ability to read and act on issues quickly, decisively and effectively. Demonstrated ability to apply and share professional expertise to enhance patient/client care.Demonstrated ability to guide others to analyse problems and apply a range of solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit are managed to deliver safe and efficient health care within available resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative and self directed in relation to clinical practice.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to continuous quality improvement and the ability to initiate and manage change.
The Welcome ExperienceThe Welcome Experience in Broken Hill 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/welcomeexperienceNeed more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Kenneth Caldwell on Kenneth.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close:8th September 2025Stepping UpThe Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Empower, listen and act togetherTogether, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.#RuralHealthIncentives

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