Nurse Unit Manager - Medical/Surgical/Rehabilitation - Regional NSW Job In New South Wales Apply Today

Job Description

Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – Medical, Surgical & Rehabilitation | Regional NSW
Wallace Street Recruitment are seeking a dynamic and compassionate nurse leader ready to make a lasting impact and step into a rewarding leadership role in a private hospital that values innovation, collaboration, and community, in a thriving regional area.

Location: Regional New South Wales
Department: Medical, Surgical & Rehabilitation in a reputable private hospital
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive remuneration + benefits

About the Role
Wallace Street Recruitment are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead a multidisciplinary team across Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation services on a busy 35-bed unit. Based in a supportive, community-focused private hospital, this role offers the opportunity to lead change, shape care delivery, and support the recovery journeys of diverse patient groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support nursing and allied health teams within the unit and hospital environment
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and best-practice clinical care
• Manage staff rostering, performance, and professional development
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and patient-centred care environment
• Collaborate closely with medical staff and executive leadership teams

Essential Criteria

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) – unrestricted
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience with proven leadership with extensive clinical knowledge and skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary clinical governance of hospital management, implementing quality improvement initiatives, policy development and accreditation programs relating to National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Experience with roster management, workforce planning and resource modelling for a busy unit
• Understanding of AROC and FIM collection requirements
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and mentorship skills
• Current Working with Children Check, Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Evidence of vaccinations and serology against communicable diseases in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines
• Post graduate qualifications in relevant speciality and/or management as well as previous experience in a private hospital sector is desirable but not essential. 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive renumeration package – highest paid nurses in NSW
• Work-life balance – flexible conditions and rostering
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including paid study leave and discounted post graduate studies including a comprehensive orientation program.
• Super & Novated lease Salary packaging options and fitness passport
• Discounted private health insurance

📩 Apply now via: www.wallacest.com
📞 Contact the team – Danielle, Zoë or Hayleigh on +61(0)499 024 422 for more information and a confidential discussion.
📧 Email your CV to info@wallacest.com

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