Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 8 January 2027
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $137,104.41
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631657
Advertising Closes: 5 February 2026
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic nursing leader to take on a key operational and clinical management role within our service. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating unit and service activities to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and efficient patient care. Our facility operates 10 theatres, offering opportunities across anaesthetic nursing, scrub/scout roles, and recovery.
What you'll be doing
Leading a skilled nursing team within a multidisciplinary environment, you will foster a positive, collaborative culture and support continuous improvement across the service. Providing management and clinical leadership to the team/unit ensuring the provision of nursing and clinical care is safe and efficient, while maintaining standards of care that reflect current standards of nursing practices and Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.
About you
You are a motivated and confident nursing professional with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a strong background in operational and clinical management within a relevant healthcare setting.
You bring:
* High-level operational and clinical management knowledge, with the ability to effectively coordinate unit or service activities
* Proven experience managing human, physical and financial resources within a defined budget
* A demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a nursing team within a multidisciplinary environment
* Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships at all levels
* Well-developed computer literacy and confidence using a range of computer applications
* A contemporary leadership style, underpinned by change management expertise and a sound understanding of current issues impacting the nursing profession
If you are passionate about leadership, quality care and making a meaningful impact within a healthcare service, we would love to hear from you.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
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For role related queries or questions contact Zoe Collins via phone 6656 5155 or via email on Zoe.Collins@health.nsw.gov.au
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au
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