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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Contract until September 2026)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: $137,104.41 - $137,104.41 per annum pro rata
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ652118
This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 24 weeks for 38 hours per week; 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 is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead Ward F10 (General Surgery / Orthopaedics).
In this role, you will be responsible for the effective management and coordination of nursing and support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. You will provide leadership to the nursing team, foster strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and oversee workplace health, safety, and the unit environment.
This position plays a key role in driving clinical leadership, supporting continuous improvement, and promoting staff engagement in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare services.
Candidates with a postgraduate qualification in leadership/management or a relevant clinical specialty are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who have commenced, or are willing to commence, a postgraduate qualification in leadership/management will also be considered, with a commitment to complete the qualification within 12 months.
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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Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy
Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home payFitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeingGrowth – access to professional and personal developmentTeam culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environmentOpportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
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Applications Close: 07 April 2026
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 www.homeaffairs.gov.au
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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