CCLHD - Nursing Unit Manager Level 1 - Palliative Care Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $2508.80 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ654434 
Application close: Thursday 30th April 2026 a 11.59pm
 

The Palliative Care Service at Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join our experienced, multidisciplinary team. This is your opportunity to work in an inpatient setting, supporting patients and families through some of life’s most meaningful and vulnerable moments.

About the Role 

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive palliative nursing care within the inpatient unit and collaborate with specialist palliative care consultation and community services across acute, community, and residential aged care to ensure equity of access to care for patients in the right settings.

This position operates  Monday to Friday from 0730 - 1600. 

The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, service management and leadership of the profession of Nursing to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and efficient use of resources. You will work collaboratively with an experienced, multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, compassionate care that supports patients and their families through end-of-life care, including bereavement support and advanced care planning.
As the Registered Nurse in charge of the IPU, the NUM performs as a clinical leader and manager with accountability for culture, quality and safety, patient flow, financial management, change management and the experience of patients in the Service. 

For more information about this role, please view the  Position Description 

About You

CCLHD is looking for someone who has:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with extensive recent post registration clinical experience and knowledge of current nursing issues in Palliative Care and current NSW Driver's Licence. 
• Demonstrated experience in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft applications and roster management systems.
• Relevant work experience in clinical leadership and management and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:

Work-Life Balance

·         Accrued day off each month (ADO)

·         17.5% annual leave loading

·         Paid parental leave

Financial Benefits

·         Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay

·         Novated leasing options

·         Relocation assistance (where eligible)

Health & Wellbeing

·         Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport

·         Free flu vaccinations

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

·         Access discounted private health insurance

Career Growth

·         Access to professional development and education

·         Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District

Need More Information?
Gregory Kidd
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Email: Gregory.Kidd@health.nsw.gov.au
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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