Nursing Unit Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – Job Share may be considered

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $127,091.34 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 3 November 2025 – 11:59pm

Nursing Unit Manager – Operating Theatres

Orange Health Service

About the role

Are you ready to take your perioperative nursing career to the next level in a growing and evolving environment? If you have thought about stepping up, this could be the opportunity, with the role providing membership to Orange Hospital's dynamic cohort of NUMs - a strong, well networked group providing peer to peer support and mentorship to develop your leadership skills.

Orange Hospital is the major referral centre for Western NSW, where you'll lead a high-performing operating theatre team committed to delivering patient-centred care and driving innovation in rural health. The team works a 7-day roster, including on-call shifts out of hours.

With five operating theatres, a procedural room, and a 10-bay recovery unit, our department supports a wide range of surgical specialties including trauma, orthopaedics, upper GI, urology, ENT, obstetrics and gynaecology, and ophthalmology.

Your role will involve day to day running of the department such as rostering, resource allocations, problem solving and mentoring staff. You will also act as a role model to uphold policies and professional standards practices delivering evidence based best-practice.

Why Join Us?

At Orange, we're not just growing services — we're building a culture of clinical excellence, leadership and lifelong learning. We offer:

• Opportunities to lead change — including roles in quality improvement, education, and research.
• A highly supportive team, led by proactive leaders and Clinical Nurse Educator.
• A stable and happy team of nurses.
• A fast-track pathway to Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), with structured support through our clinical ladder learning model to support learning and growth for your team.
• Ability to offer flexible rostering, short commutes, and the chance to enjoy life in an affordable, beautiful, regional town known for its lifestyle and community.

If you're an experienced perioperative nurse looking to shape the future of a growing service and to step into leadership, this is your moment. Our team is has a shared vision of clinical excellence, mentorship, and continuity, and we're looking for professionals who want to be part of something meaningful.

We are looking for someone to bring strong communication, attention to detail, and a team-focused mindset. Above all, we want someone who sees the bigger picture — inspiring others, lifting standards, and making rural health stronger.

Come and help us build our thriving, forward-thinking perioperative team – and build a career you'll be proud of.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Vickie Rapley, Theatre Nurse Manager on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD