Nurse Unit Manager Surgical CCU
Become our next leader of Surgical Services at Belmont Hospital!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Lvl 2
Remuneration: $133,112.75 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Belmont District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ597288
Applications Close: Sunday, 24th August 2025.
Based within our General Surgery & Coronary Care Units at Belmont District Hospital, our new Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) will be responsible for the effective management of the nursing team within the ward. On any given day, you will be liaising with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are communicated and met; ensuring ward KPI’s are adhered to; managing the nursing workforce of the ward including recruitment and staff development; and so on. If you’re an experienced Surgical Registered Nurse with a focus on excellent healthcare looking for your next step into nursing leadership, then we want to hear from you!
The General Surgery Unit is a close-knit, supportive team that regularly spend time together outside of work, creating a real sense of community within the team. As their newest team member, you will also be a champion of this culture. In addition, you will be supported by your fellow NUM’s, as well as the Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON) and Director of Nursing (DON). Ongoing professional development and education are always supported by the leadership team.
Essential criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Authority to Practice with AHPRA
Where you’ll be working:
Belmont Hospital offers a unique opportunity to make a difference. The workspace is open, clean, and filled with natural light providing a pleasant ambience for staff, patients, and visitors. Our team has an enthusiastic sense of community and are dedicated and motivated to provide quality care across all services.
Situated at the northern end of Lake Macquarie surrounded by picturesque views, coastal walking tracks, family friendly parks and lakeside picnic areas and award-winning restaurants and cafes. Nearby you will find the most stunning beaches in NSW to relax on and explore. Only 2 hours’ drive north of Sydney with flights from the nearby Newcastle airport enable easy access to all major cities in Australia.
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. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future Permanent or temporary full time and Permanent or temporary part-time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Louise Giles | Louise.Giles@health.nsw.gov.au
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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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific 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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