Lead Outpatients Care – Nurse Unit Manager Wanted
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.
About The Role
As NUM, you will provide strong clinical leadership and operational management to support safe, efficient, and high-quality care.
Your Responsibilities Include
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.
Working with us
For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500... and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.
*****% employer superannuation contribution.
Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences. We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$***** per week for up to 17 months.
Requirements
Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and 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 are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing 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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