Nurse Manager - Critical Care Services

Lead with impact – shape the future of Critical Care Services at Tamworth Hospital!
 

Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $142,254.44 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ601691
Applications Close: Sunday, 12th October 2025.

Where you’ll be working
As Nurse Manager of Critical Care Services, you’ll step into a key leadership role at Tamworth Hospital, a major referral facility within Hunter New England Local Health District. Tamworth Hospital is a B1 facility providing a wide range of acute services including emergency, surgical, medical, maternity, and mental health care.

You’ll be based in the vibrant regional city of Tamworth, NSW – known for its welcoming community, affordable lifestyle, and scenic countryside. Tamworth offers the perfect balance of professional challenge and relaxed regional living, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients and the community alike.

About the role
You will lead the Critical Care Services, overseeing the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) and Trauma Service. These units deliver advanced, multidisciplinary care for patients requiring close monitoring and life-support interventions, while also being networked with regional ICUs, CCUs, CCLs, and Trauma services to ensure seamless care across the district.

Your week will be a balance of operational leadership and cultural stewardship:

• Supporting ICU, CCU and CCL Nursing Leaders through daily huddles, patient reviews, and staffing oversight.
• Guiding, mentoring, and empowering staff – from junior nurses to senior team members – to ensure excellence in practice.
• Leading governance, safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Acting as the calm in the storm during clinical or operational escalations.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, allied health, and executives to align care priorities.
• Shaping the hospital-wide direction of critical care services and contributing to regional strategies.

This is more than management – it’s about being the cultural anchor. Staff will look to you for fairness, steadiness, and inspiration. You’ll influence not only patient care but also the future of critical care nursing across the district.

About you
You are a confident and compassionate leader with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for guiding others. You bring:

• Proven leadership experience in high-acuity environments such as ICU/HDU.
• Advanced communication skills to connect with staff, patients, families, and executives.
• Expertise in workforce management, including rostering, performance development, and succession planning.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and evidence-based practice.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience – the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and solutions-focused.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with relevant postgraduate qualifications or extensive critical care experience.

What you may not have yet – advanced strategic planning, financial oversight, or regional system navigation – we’ll support you to develop through mentorship, structured training, and ongoing professional development.


Requirements

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

  
  
  

What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Samantha Gardner on Samantha.Gardner@health.nsw.gov.au 

Additional Information:

This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position 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 for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.  

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.