Nurse Unit Manager, General Surgery/Orthopaedics

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration: $133, $133,112.75 per annum pro rata

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 52 weeks; 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

Lismore Base Hospital Ward F10 (General Surgery/Orthopaedics) is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 to join the team.

This role is responsible for the effective management of nursing and other relevant staff, ensuring the coordination and delivery of high-quality nursing care within the ward.

The Nurse Unit Manager provides strong leadership to the nursing team, promotes effective communication and collaboration between all health professionals, and oversees environmental and workplace health and safety management to maintain a safe and supportive care environment.

Clinician engagement and leadership remain central to the public health system, with clinician-led standards, safety, and quality improvements a major focus. The Local Health District is dedicated to strengthening the involvement of staff who deliver direct patient care, ensuring they play an active role in the planning, delivery, improvement, and evaluation of health services. This position offers the opportunity to be part of that vision and contribute to meaningful improvements in patient care and service delivery.

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.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

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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

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Applications Close: 07 October 2025

NNSWLHD 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 favourably.

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

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

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