Nurse Unit Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Nepean Hospital

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $133,112.74 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ613821

Application Close: 28/10/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed

and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.

Join our team as a Nursing Unit Manager and take the lead in shaping exceptional care delivery at the local level. This pivotal role is responsible for the effective management of physical, human, and financial resources to meet both patient needs and service demands. As a passionate advocate for patients, clients, and staff, you'll champion consumer involvement in care and foster a culture of collaboration and respect.

With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, you'll ensure a safe and supportive working environment where professional development is prioritised. By empowering your team to grow and realise their full potential, you'll help drive excellence in patient outcomes and contribute to a thriving healthcare community.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration with AHPRA - Division 1 Registered Nurse
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in Drug & Alcohol nursing or Management or working towards attainment
• Demonstrated skills in quality improvement/redesign projects & the associated change management
• Demonstrated sound financial skills with an ability to interpret financial reports and a proven ability to assess nursing resource requirements within agreed targets
• Proven ability to motivate, manage & develop nursing/midwifery staff to maintain a positive workplace culture
• Demonstrated understanding of current evidence-based Drug & Alcohol interventions and treatment specifically as they relate to opioid dependence
• Demonstrated effective leadership, interpersonal & communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the LHD in accordance with the position

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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