Employment Details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $139,802.04 Per Annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667358
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Applications Close: Sunday, 21st June 2026
To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified; if offered, it will be in line with the conditions and expiry date of the visa. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Role Overview
Lead a high‐performing team delivering safe, efficient and patient‐centred care via the Hospital in the Home (HiTH) service. Direct, coordinate client care, and oversee nursing and multidisciplinary team as well as business and management functions to maintain high standards and effective service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and oversee acute home‐based care.
* Improve patient flow and reduce length of stay.
* Ensure timely, high‐quality patient‐centred care.
* Lead a dedicated team delivering hospital‐level care at home.
Demonstrate broad nursing knowledge, professional integrity, accountability, advocacy, collaboration, and a commitment to advancing nursing practice.
Qualifications & Experience
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
* Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and recent clinical work experience in the management of acute care with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
* Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.
* Demonstrated leadership and management capability.
* Strong communication skills and knowledge of clinical governance, quality and safety.
* A collaborative, consultative approach with a strong focus on excellence, quality and innovation.
* Ability to take initiative, generate solutions and drive positive change.
Experience in service development, quality improvement and change management is desirable and can also be developed in the role.
Benefits
* Sustainable Healthcare initiative.
* Proximity to shopping and other services.
* Monthly allocated days off for full‐time employees.
* Four weeks annual leave (pro‐rated for part‐time employees).
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
* Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
* Fitness Passport for discounted gym options for employees and families.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Compliance & Equity
Hunter New England Health is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a child‐safe environment and are committed to the Child Safe Standards. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply and provide accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process where needed.
All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 regarding occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified infectious diseases for Category A positions.
Training & Development
The successful applicant will receive education and training required to undertake the role, including regular monthly accountability meetings and professional development discussions within 30‐ and 90‐day periods.
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