Nurse Unit Manager - Paediatrics & Special Care Nursery
Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (up to December 2027)
Position Classification : Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration : $67.13 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location : Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week : 8
Applications Close : 14 October 2025 – 11:59pm
Organisation : Orange Health Service
About The Role
The Nurse Unit Manager will be in charge of the Paediatrics and Special Care Nursery Unit and will provide leadership and management of staff, services and resources to ensure delivery of safe, effective, quality nursing care.
If you have thought about stepping up, this could be the role for you, with the opportunity to be part of Orange Hospital's dynamic cohort of NUMs, providing a strong & supportive network for you to develop your leadership and management skills.
The Paediatrics and Special Care Nursery are busy departments, where you will be instrumental in leading and supporting staff through day to day running tasks such as rostering, resource allocations, problem solving and mentoring staff. You will also act as a role model to uphold policies and professional standards practices delivering evidence based best-practice.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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.
How to Apply For This Role
1. Click 'Apply'
2. Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
3. Upload your current resume
4. Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries : Please contact Diane Gardner, Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery on or at 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.
* Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
* Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
* 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Temporary Part Time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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