Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 – Maitland Dialysis Unit
Remuneration: $127,091.34 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1.
Requisition ID: REQ599961
Applications Close: Monday, 8th September 2025.
About the Role:
As the Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (CNUM) for the Renal Unit, you will play a critical role in leading a dedicated team of nursing professionals. Your day-to-day duties will involve supervising, supporting, and guiding nursing staff, ensuring the highest standard of patient care within the unit. You will be the go-to expert for your team, offering advice and direction in relation to patient management and care. This is a full-time role, with shifts based on the operational needs of the Renal Unit. Hours are flexible to ensure coverage across all shifts and to maintain an efficient service delivery.
Located at the Maitland Hospital, you will also coordinate the service delivery and patient flow through the Maitland unit, working in close collaboration with the wider John Hunter Hospital Dialysis Service. This involves communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient assessments and treatments are conducted in a timely and efficient manner. Some travel between Maitland Unit and other parts of the John Hunter Hospital Dialysis Service may be required to ensure smooth patient flow and coordinated care.
You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by the Nurse Manager and Senior Nursing Leadership Team, and will enjoy being part of a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team where your contributions and expertise are valued. You will also work closely with other Clinical NUMs, CNCs, CNEs and as a group provide expert advice to other clinical services.
Where you’ll be working:
The Maitland hospital has now transitioned to a new facility in January 2022 with state of the art technology in patient care. The hospital has been built to provide patients with high quality care in a modern and comfortable environment and it embraces technology and innovation, allowing staff new, improved ways to work that will deliver better health outcomes.
Maitland is booming in population and opportunity. The region offers experiences in arts and culture, sport, heritage and indulgences in food, wine and shopping. Being a forty minute drive to the beach or the Hunter Valley wine district and only two hour drive to Sydney it is well placed to offer you a superb lifestyle. Maitland is rich in history with striking architecture and home to a closed gaol that was once home to some of Australia’s most hardened and notorious convicts. There is a selection of public and private schools and with a number of new housing developments. It is an affordable region that has all the amenities that you need.
As our new CNUM, you will:
- Be a compassionate and adaptable leader who is committed to providing excellent patient care
- Be an honest communicator with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage a busy Renal Unit.
- Have a passion for helping both patients and colleagues.
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with relevant post graduate qualifications in management or speciality with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
What we can offer you:
- Ongoing orientation, training, and professional development opportunities
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
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 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.
Need more information?
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For role-related queries or questions contact Kelly Adams at Kelly.Adams@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.
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 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 HNELHD 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.
HNE 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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