Nurse Unit Manager Aged Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $139,802.04 - $139,802.04 + Super + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ673563

Closing Date | Wednesday 8th July 

Armidale Community Health Service

Armidale Community Health Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the delivery of aged care services across Armidale, Walcha, and Guyra. This newly established leadership role presents an exciting opportunity to shape service delivery, support multidisciplinary teams, and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of older people within the community.

As the NUM, you will provide operational and clinical leadership to a diverse team comprising Community Nurses, Wound Care Nurses, and the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) team. You will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day service delivery, supporting staff development, and ensuring the provision of high-quality, person-centred care across the region.

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established and highly collaborative team known for its supportive, inclusive, and positive culture. You will be supported by a dedicated Health Service Manager and benefit from strong partnerships with the Tamworth TACP team, as well as specialist clinical guidance from an Aged Care Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC).

About the Role

In this leadership position, you will:

• Lead and support Community Nursing, Wound Care, and TACP teams across multiple sites.
• Coordinate and oversee aged care service delivery throughout Armidale, Walcha, and Guyra.
• Manage day-to-day operations within a dynamic community health environment.
• Foster a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to care planning and service delivery.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.
• Support workforce development, staff engagement, and team performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and management capabilities, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within a community health setting (highly desirable).
• Experience in a management role or the readiness and capability to transition into a leadership position.
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach to service delivery and team leadership.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for older people and their families.

Essential Criteria 

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia 
• Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services and leading teams

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  3) This position is full time; however, part time arrangements may also be considered.
For role related queries or questions contact Gemma Model on Gemma.Model@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

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. 

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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.

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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.

Information for Applicants:

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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