Clinical Nurse Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until May 2027
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 + Super + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Hours Per Week
Requisition ID: REQ663460
Closing Date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Location | Glen Innes

Glen Innes Hospital is located in the New England Northwest, Rural and Regional Health Service within the Glen Innes Severn Shire Government Area. The hospital services over 8936 people with 6.0 % of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Glen Innes is a 24 bed Level 3 rural hospital comprised of a 2 bay, 4 bed Emergency Department (ED). The hospital also provides medical, obstetric and day surgery services. Within Glen Innes District Hospital Emergency Department, a Local Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) provide services on Fridays only. Locum VMO’s are sourced to cover the remaining week. When Locum VMO’s are unable to be secured, Glen Innes follows the Business Continuity Plan (No VMO onsite) and sources medical advice from Armidale Referral Hospital Emergency Department in 

The current Emergency Department is undergoing a $50 million dollar redevelopment which, will include a new fit-for-purpose Emergency Department will provide flexible clinical services and contemporary models of care for the Glen Innes community now and into the future.  Emergency medicine services are currently provided at a role delineation level 3 and will continue to operate at this level. The Emergency department manages minor injuries, resuscitation, and stabilisation prior to transfer to higher level care. Emergency services are projected to increase slightly by 2031 (3.3%). Of these presentations, 20% are admitted. Adult activity is projected to account for 82% of total presentations by 2031. Paediatric ED presentations represent less than 20% of current activity. Presentations are managed by a ATS trained Registered Nurse. The hospital has a good relationship with the NSW Ambulance and local Paramedics who assist the Emergency Department for a clinical emergency response. Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is the first point of escalation. The Emergency Department has a camera link to retrieval services that may be accessed by other higher acuity services.

Glen Innes, located on the New England Highway, 6 hours north of Sydney and 4 hours South of Brisbane, famed as the “Celtic Capital of Australia” a charming agricultural town ringed by World Heritage national parks, rich sapphire fields highlighted by cool Summers, English like Winters and the vibrant Spring and Autumnal seasonal colours

About The Role 

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – Acute & Critical Care Services will provide operational and clinical leadership across key acute service areas, with a strong focus on:

• Enhancing clinical supervision and support for nursing teams within Critical Care and Acute specialty areas
• Leading day-to-day operational management of designated clinical services
• Supporting patient flow optimisation across Emergency, Inpatient and Sub-Acute services
• Driving quality improvement initiatives, innovation and change management projects
• Strengthening workforce capability, collaboration and succession planning across nursing leadership portfolios
• Supporting recruitment, rostering and people management functions within a Monday to Friday leadership model
• Building a positive team culture that encourages career development and rural nursing opportunities
• Job Share will be highly considered for the right Candidates 

The position also contributes to shared leadership capability across the health service, improving organisational resilience and supporting continuity during periods of leave or workforce transition.

About You:

This is an exciting opportunity for a contemporary nurse leader who is passionate about rural healthcare, workforce development, patient flow improvement and leading sustainable change within a supportive multidisciplinary environment

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated experience in nursing leadership within acute, emergency, critical care or inpatient settings
• Proven capability in people management, recruitment and rostering
• Experience leading change management and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, collaboration and clinical leadership skills
• Willingness and ability to participate in a Monday to Friday operational leadership roster

Essential Criteria

Relevant post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management.

Benefits
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 

✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 

✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 

✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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 

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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Clifton-Smith on emma.cliftonsmith@health.nsw.gov.au

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.  

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 to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

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

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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