Nursing Unit Manager - Primary & Community Health
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (from 27th January 2025 to 25th January 2026)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $64.10 ph. (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 24th February 2025 – 11:59pm
Nursing Unit Manager – Primary & Community Health
Coonabarabran Health Service
About the role
The Nurse Unit Manager is in charge of a ward or unit and provides leadership and management of staff, including performance management, training, Counselling, services and resources to ensure delivery of safe, effective, quality nursing care.
You’ll be a role model to uphold policies and professional standards practices with staff to deliver evidence based best-practice and safe care. You’ll also be an advocate for our organisational change processes to continuously improve nursing care delivery.
Primary health care is typically the first contact an individual with a health concern has with the health system. Primary health care covers health care that is not related to a hospital visit, including health promotion, prevention, early intervention, treatment of acute conditions, and management of chronic conditions Known as the 'Astronomy Capital of Australia'.
Coonabarabran is the gateway to the magnificent Warrumbungle National Park. It is a peaceful country town set beneath the majestic Warrumbungle Mountain Range.
This is truly a fabulous opportunity for you to progress your career by experiencing management nursing with the wide scope of practice only a rural setting can bring. The rewards are immense.
Hours of work are Mon- Fri 8:00 – 16:30
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 Denis Lenane on (02) 6849 1604 or at Denis.lenane@health.nsw.gov.au 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 (ongoing or temporary).
· 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
