Nurse Unit Manager, Child

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 48 weeks)Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2 Remuneration: $133,112.75 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ595556 You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
For further information, please contact NNSWLHD-Workforce Incentives@health.nsw.gov.au or visit Careers Incentives Package This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 48 weeks for 38 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements.
There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.
About The Role Kamala Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join the team in Lismore.
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.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers.
We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand.
Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
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Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
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Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Join Our Team And You'll Enjoy Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing Growth – access to professional and personal development Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce Need more information?Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Paula Sheehan on Paula.
Sheehan@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Applications Close: 5 September 2025 NNNSWLHD 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 and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.
All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favorably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, 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 www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.
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