Clinical Nurse Manager / Deputy Director of Nursing - Incentives Offered
Ready for clinical leadership without ward management? Drive improvement, support teams and make decisions that impact an entire hospital.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ640718
Location: Inverell Hospital | Kamilaroi & Gamilaroi Country
Applications Close: Thursday, 19th February 2026
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.
Why This Role Matters
If you thrive behind the scenes making complex services run better, safer and smarter - this is your role. As the Clinical Nurse Manager / Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery at Inverell Hospital, you’ll sit at the heart of clinical operations, quality, and workforce success, shaping how care is delivered across the entire facility.
This is a senior, trusted leadership role for someone who enjoys bringing people together, translating strategy into action, and supporting clinical teams to do their best work. You won’t be managing a ward - you’ll be influencing the whole hospital.
About the Role
Working closely with the Health Service Manager, Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers, and Clinical Nurse Educators, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening clinical governance, quality systems, and workforce capability across Inverell Hospital.
Your focus will include:
- Leading and embedding Quality and Work Health & Safety initiatives
- Supporting clinical recruitment and workforce sustainability
- Driving and coordinating clinical programs and improvement projects
- Providing senior clinical leadership and advice across the facility
- Being a visible, approachable presence who supports teams through change
This role suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and influence - balancing big-picture thinking with practical, people-centred leadership. You’ll be well supported by the Health Service Manager, Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs), Quality Managers and WHS Coordinator, with scope to genuinely shape how things are done.
Where You’ll Be Working
Welcome to Inverell - Australia’s Sapphire City. Set on the Macintyre River in northern NSW, Inverell offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat relaxed, welcoming, and rich in character. Spend your weekends fossicking for gemstones, exploring scenic country drives, or enjoying great local cafés and boutiques. With an airport offering regular flights to Brisbane and connections to Sydney and Melbourne, staying connected is easy.
Inverell Hospital is a busy and essential Rural District Hospital providing care across:
- Emergency Department
- Renal Dialysis Unit
- Inpatient Services
- Maternity
- Surgical Services
It’s a hospital where everyone knows each other, teamwork matters, and leadership visibility makes a real difference. You’ll work alongside a diverse workforce - from nursing students and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) through to experienced Registered Nurses and Midwives - all committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to the local community.
The Perks
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:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Access to the Welcome Experience, where candidates moving to Inverell for work can access support to help them settle in the community
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Why You’ll Love It
This role offers the rare opportunity to lead broadly, influence deeply, and still feel connected to clinical teams. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, supported to grow, and valued for the steady leadership you bring.
If you enjoy being the organiser, the connector, and the calm voice in complex environments - and you’re ready to leave a lasting mark on a rural hospital that truly values strong leadership - this is a role where you’ll thrive.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA
- Relevant post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management, or willingness to undertake same.
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For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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