This is a Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Wagga Wagga role with Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Role Seniority - mid level More about the Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Wagga Wagga role at Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Requisition Number: REQ634807 Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (until 9 May 2027) Position: Nurse Manager - Grade 3 - Emergency Department Location: Wagga Wagga Remuneration: $143,851.10 – $146,522.64 per annum ( super 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Applications Close: 20 February 2026 Lead a high-impact Emergency Department team in one of NSW’s most welcoming regional cities Take the next step in your nursing career where your decisions matter, your team connections are strong, and you can truly influence the health outcomes of an entire community and district. Why Wagga? Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW — offering the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy a vibrant café and restaurant scene, major shopping and sporting facilities, excellent schools, and a welcoming community feel. Set on the beautiful Murrumbidgee River, Wagga offers year-round outdoor living with parks, walking tracks, water activities and community events. You’ll have access to regional flights and easy connections to major centres including Canberra (approx. 2.5 hours), Sydney (approx. 4.5 hours) and Melbourne (approx. 5.5 hours). About MLHD Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers exceptional care to more than 240,000 people across 125,000 km². As the region’s largest employer with 5,000 staff across 33 hospitals, MLHD are committed to improving health outcomes for diverse rural communities. About The Opportunity As the Nurse Manager Grade 3 – Emergency Department, you will provide, coordinate, lead and directs Emergency Department services, including the delivery of high-quality nursing care within the department. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive service improvement, oversee workforce and performance, support safe patient flow, and ensure nursing service delivery remains contemporary, evidence-based and sustainable. You Will Provide senior clinical and operational leadership within the Emergency Department to deliver safe, evidence-based, high-quality patient care Lead ED service coordination including patient flow, workforce performance, and day-to-day operational management Oversee governance frameworks including incidents, complaints, risk management, compliance, audits and continuous improvement (Between the Flags, RCA processes) Drive workforce planning, staff engagement and capability development through coaching, mentoring, performance management and change leadership Manage resources effectively including staffing allocation, budget oversight, service planning and KPI/benchmark monitoring to optimise outcomes To find out more, please review the Position Description. About You You will bring: Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Leadership experience in a clinical or managerial role Strong communication and relationship-building skills A commitment to quality, safety, and person-centred care A genuine interest in rural health and leading multidisciplinary teams If you are seeking a Nurse Manager -grade 3 role, we encourage you to apply as MLHD offers structured support and educational pathways for growth. At MLHD, You’ll Enjoy Competitive remuneration Generous salary packaging (up to $20,600 tax-free per year novated leasing) Relocation assistance and onboarding support as per MLHD policies Ongoing leadership and professional development Access to Fitness Passport, wellbeing programs, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A supportive network of Nurse Managers and district-wide clinical leaders Join us and make a real impact in a community that will value your contribution. How To Apply Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Please include your current CV, a cover letter, and responses to the five application questions. For further information, contact Kate Woodward at Kate.Woodward@health.nsw.gov.au. MLHD is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, diverse genders, sexualities, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⚕️ Providing senior clinical and operational leadership Leading ED service coordination Overseeing governance frameworks Key Strengths Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse ⚕️ Leadership experience in a clinical or managerial role Strong communication and relationship-building skills Commitment to quality, safety, and person-centred care Genuine interest in rural health Coaching and mentoring skills A Final Note: This is a role with Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) not with Hatch.