Clinical Nurse Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager / Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery - Incentives Offered

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Clinical Nurse Manager / Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery - Incentives Offered

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Become Inverell Hospital's next leader as our new Clinical Nurse Manager / Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery, driving collaboration and innovation in a dynamic rural setting.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2

Remuneration: $ $67.83 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Inverell | Kamilaroi and Gamilaroi Country

Requisition ID: REQ603202

Applications Close: Sunday, 14th September 2025.

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Access to the Welcome Experience, where candidates moving to Inverell for work can access support to help them settle in the community
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life 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
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

About The Role

The Clinical Nurse Manager/ Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery (CNM/ DDONM) plays a critical role in supporting the management team at Inverell Hospital, working alongside Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, and the Health Service Manager. This position focuses on overseeing Quality and Work Health and Safety initiatives and assisting with clinical recruitment, as well as the implementation of clinical programs and projects across the facility. The goal is to support clinical teams in delivering safe, effective, and efficient healthcare to the local community.

This dynamic role requires a proactive and collaborative approach within a diverse team, as well as strong organisational and time management skills. The CNM/ DDONM will also need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage a variety of tasks across different teams. The position, which is part of the nursing administration team, reports directly to the Health Service Manager. The role is supported by both the Health Service Manager and Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers, with additional guidance from Quality Managers and the Work Health Safety Coordinator. Training and clinical supervision will be provided to support staff development.

Where You'll Be Working

Inverell, known as Australia's Sapphire City, is a historic town on the Macintyre River, famous for its gemstone hunting at Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park and other local sites. The town offers charming boutiques, coffee shops, and scenic countryside drives, with easy access to flights from Inverell airport, including 1-hour flights to Brisbane and regular flights to Sydney and Melbourne.

Inverell Hospital is a vital and bustling Rural District Hospital that provides a wide range of essential healthcare services to the local community. The hospital is equipped with key departments, including the Emergency Department, Renal Dialysis Unit, In-Patient Unit, Maternity Services, and Surgical Services, all of which are integral to delivering comprehensive care to patients. The hospital serves as an important healthcare hub, offering specialised services to address the diverse needs of rural populations. A dynamic and dedicated workforce supports the operations of the hospital, with professionals such as Nursing Students, Assistants in Nursing, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Midwives working together to provide high-quality care.

Additional Information

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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.
• Previous applicants need not apply.
  
  

Requirements

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA.
  
  

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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:

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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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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