Calvary Riverina Hospital – Permanent Full Time – Nursing Unit Manager – Orthopaedic
Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650
Closing on: Jun 15 2026
About the Role
Calvary Riverina has the exciting opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2) to join our clinical leadership team as manager of our orthopaedic ward. This is a full time position working across business hours Monday – Friday.
Your main duties will include:
* Clinical leadership & patient care oversight, ensuring safe, high‐quality orthopaedic care while setting clinical standards and supervising nursing practice
* Staff management & workforce planning including rostering, recruitment, performance management, education, and ensuring appropriate skill mix on the ward.
* Management of ward flow (admissions, discharges, bed allocation), oversight of resources and budgets, and drive quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives.
About You
* Relevant tertiary allied health or nursing qualifications
* Current AHPRA registration
* A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in public and/or private health sector
* Proven experience at senior management level and leadership of diverse interdisciplinary teams
* Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement and accreditation standards
* Demonstrated understanding of contemporary rehabilitation practice and programs
* Proven track record of managing key performance indicators within budget
* Proven experience in change management, facilitating a positive workplace culture and workforce engagement
Benefits
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
* Paid parental leave
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities
* Flexible hours that make sense for you
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Relocation incentives
Relocation incentives and support of up to $5K for eligible candidates to help you move.
Contact
Please contact Kate Nicholas, Director of Clinical Services on 02 692 32332 or .
Additional information
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre‐employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID‐19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
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