Nurse Unit Manager- Incentives Offered

*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). 
 

Requisition Number:  REQ659590
Employment Type:  Permanent  Full - Time 
Position Classification:  Nurse Unit Manager - Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,05.60 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)  
Hours per week: 38 
Applications Close: 12 June 2026
Vaccination Category:  A  
Location: Corowa
 

Guide the team. Strengthen care. Lead the future in Corowa.
 

Set on the banks of the Murray River, Corowa offers affordable living, short commutes and a welcoming community. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with wineries, cafés and outdoor recreation, while being just an hour to Albury and around 3.5 hours to Melbourne. Corowa gives you the opportunity to grow your leadership career while enjoying true work-life balance.

About the Opportunity

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of nursing services within the General Ward at Corowa. This role incorporates both leadership and hands-on clinical responsibilities, with a balance of operational management and direct patient care. You will lead and support the nursing team while actively contributing to clinical care delivery, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. In partnership with the multidisciplinary team, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery, support staff capability, and achieve positive health outcomes for patients and the community.

As the Nurse Unit Manager you will:

• Coordinate and liaise with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient centred care.
• Oversee discharge planning, support services, and daily operations to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Implement hospital policies, communicate key information, and maintain environmental and equipment safety.
• Lead, mentor, and roster nursing staff to support professional growth and optimal workforce management.
• Drive the development and implementation of nursing practices that meet evolving patient and community needs.
   

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
• Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full- time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here
   

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply 
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Karen Solah, Cluster Manager on 02 6382 8772 or Karen.Solah@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
 

To complete your application, we will require a current CV, application letter and responses to application questions.
 

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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