Nurse Unit Manger- HITH/ RAC/ PIXI

Requisition ID: REQ669195
Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time
Hours: 38
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager - Level 2
Remuneration: $146,423.50 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: Midnight 12 July 2026
Location: Wagga Wagga

Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Nursing Unit Manager Level 2 to provide clinical, operational and professional leadership within HITH/RAC/PIXI unit at Wagga Base Hospital.
As the Nursing Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and evidence-based patient care while fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting staff development. You will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage resources effectively, drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with professional, organisational and legislative requirements.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and coordinate multidisciplinary services to support positive patient outcomes.
• Manage the operational, workforce, financial and physical resources of the unit to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through leadership, coaching, mentoring, recruitment and staff development.
• Drive quality improvement, accreditation, change management and evidence-based practice while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.

About You:
To be successful in this position you will:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage services and deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing workforce, financial and operational resources.
• The ability to lead change, inspire teams and foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing nursing staff to achieve their full potential.
• A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based practice.

To find out more, please review the Position description

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
  Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!
Please contact Ricky Tasker, via [email protected] , if you have any questions about these roles.
Your application will need to include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Responses to the application questions

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete the

OASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.