Nurse Unit Manager
7 days ago
About the opportunity
The Nurse Unit Manager will facilitate and provide nursing leadership, support, clinical supervision and mentoring within the nursing team and provide nursing resource, education and research accountabilities and strategic management to facilitate the delivery of high quality, best practice care to clients of Demand Response Unit.
About the opportunity
Demand Response Unit is one of seven medical wards that fall within the Medical Services Group. It is a 12-bed acute ward for short length of stay patients. Demand Response Unit is a Nurse Led ward providing transitional beds for medical and surgical patients waiting for an inpatient bed or for inpatients waiting for discharge. The unit contains four single rooms (shared ensuite) and two bays of four beds.
The unit operates on twelve hour days (07:00-19:30), seven days a week.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $ to $ p.f. (NG7)
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
Professional Development allowance
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
This is a VPD risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: David Eakin on
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Monday, 22 September 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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