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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 06 Nov 2022

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2

Remuneration: $120,068.11 - $122,457.89 pa (plus super)

Hours per week: 38

Location:

Nurse Manager

Warren Multi Purpose Service

About the role:

Our nursing team is critical in our vision to build healthier rural people and thriving communities. Our nurse managers make sure we deliver on our promise through creating safe, healthy environments that support the work of the health care team and contribute to patient engagement.

You will be managing and supervising staff and clinical nursing practice with a focus on optimal patient outcomes and professional growth for staff. Other duties include case management, treatment planning, recruitment budgeting, scheduling, mentoring and developing educational plans.

You’ll be a role model to uphold policies and professional standards practices with staff to deliver evidence based best-practice and safe care. You’ll also be an advocate for our organisational change processes to continuously improve nursing care delivery.

This is truly a fabulous opportunity for you to progress your career by experiencing management nursing with the wide scope of practice only a rural setting can bring. The rewards are immense.

Innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of all roles, and through your leadership, you’ll be part of shaping the future of rural health. It’s not always easy, but it will always be extremely rewarding.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us at Western NSW local Health District.

What’s more, you’ll have the excellent career opportunities only a large organisation such as Western NSW Local Health District - servicing approximately 276 000 people with over 7500 staff, can provide.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Where you’ll be working:

Warren is a small rural town on the beautiful Macquarie River, 545 kilometers northwest of Sydney and 109 kilometers from the major city of Dubbo, home to the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Warren Multipurpose Service (MPS) is a 42-bed facility that includes residential aged care services, 24-hour emergency care, acute and sub-acute/non-acute inpatient services, rehabilitation and respite, and palliative care services.

A range of outpatient and primary and community health services are also offered at Warren MPS including early childhood nursing, aged and disability social support, women’s health, and mental health.

About us:

is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Watch our video to find out what it is like to work with the Western NSW Local Health District.

Some of the include:

Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.

Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast-track your career.

Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.

Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.

Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.

Access to

and free and confidential counseling services.

How to apply:

Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit .

Applications will close on 05 May 2022 at 11:59 pm.

For role related enquiries, please reach out to Mele Kaufusi on (02) 5881 9200 or

COVID-19 Response:

All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful in this role.

Talent Pool

If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.