Nurse Unit Manager Outpatients Department
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Overview
We're seeking a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) for our Outpatient Department (OPD).
This permanent full-time role combines clinical leadership with operational management, giving you the opportunity to lead a skilled team, optimise patient care, and drive service improvements.
Responsibilities
Lead a dedicated nursing team and foster professional growth.
Oversee daily OPD operations and patient flow.
Manage budgets and resources efficiently.
Ensure compliance with clinical standards and policies.
Drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
Deliver culturally safe care to diverse communities.
Benefits
For 1 year you will receive an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500.
If you stay for 2 years you will receive AUD$10,500, and for your 3rd year (and every year thereafter) you will receive AUD$7,000.
*****% employer superannuation contribution, Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual, Tax savings through salary sacrificing options.
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (incl. spouse/dependents) to the nearest eastern coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience.
We offer extraordinary career development opportunities, in-house training, development and mentoring programmes.
Plus 2 weeks p.a. travel and enrolment/conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
Staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$***** per week for up to 17 months.
Requirements
Relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
Pre-employment screening, including Criminal History checks.
VPD risk role; may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital And Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
We promote community wellbeing and provide high-quality, accessible, and effective healthcare for all.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Paulina Raitilava on ************
Applications close: Saturday 13 December ****
Occupational group
Health – Nursing
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