Nurse Unit Manager

Requisition Number: REQ614108

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager - Level 1

Remuneration: $130,905.60 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 

Applications Close: 27 November 2025

Location: Harden

If excellence inspires your leadership, compassion drives your care, and commitment defines your approach—this is where you belong.

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you'll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Facility Nurse Manager, who will lead with vision and integrity, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while fostering a supportive and empowered team environment. Your role will be pivotal in driving clinical excellence, strengthening staff capability, and creating a culture where residents, families, and staff feel valued and respected. As the Facility Nurse Manager you will be responsible for the day to day operational management of nursing and other clinical and non-clinical support services at the facility level to provide safe compassionate person centred care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve safe quality care outcomes that meet the goals of the individual at the facility.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and experience that can be measured commensurate with Appendix 1 (Core knowledge and skills of Nurse Manager Grade 3) of the Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award 2015.
• Be able to demonstrate relevant leadership and management experience; and with qualifications in health management; health policy and planning; business or equivalent; or working towards relevant qualifications.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders and manage conflict and high-level computer skills for health related programs including a range of workforce and performance/analytics systems.
• Evidence of successful achievement in financial and activity/service delivery management and the ability to develop financial efficiency strategies and achieve goals.
• Be able to demonstrate a high-level of leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and organisational goals utilising recognised change management principles
• Demonstrate understanding of and experience with the accreditation process and linkage to quality and safety improvement
• Have demonstrated experience in managing a complex service with competing demands for access, throughput and resources
• Evidence of a current Class C driver's license and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances with the MLHD.

Why join MLHD

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
• This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Kerry Lindeman via if you have any questions about this role.

Make a Change. Make a Difference.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District 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+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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