ICU Nurse Unit Manager

ICU Nurse Unit Manager

Organisation / Entity: Hunter New England Local Health District

Job category: Nursing and Midwifery | Nursing Unit Manager

Job location: Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW

Job reference number: REQ631283

Work type: Full-Time

Total remuneration package: $130905.6 - $130905.6

Closing date: 01/02/2026 - 11:59 PM

Join us as Tamworth Hospital’s newest leader in ICU!

Remuneration: $130,905.60 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ631283
Applications Close: Sunday, 1st February 2026.

Tamworth Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 14 bed unit (8 ICU, 6 HDU) providing intensive care for patients across the northern half of Hunter New England Health. The intensive care unit is a Level 5 unit equipped to provide complex multi-system life support to critically ill patients including mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and invasive cardiovascular monitoring. As the new Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), you will be responsible for the clinical leadership and direction of the unit, coordinating patient flow and staff allocation across the ICU on a daily basis.

You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Critical Care Nurse Manager and will work closely with the education team, as well at the Deputy Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing. The ICU team are know for its friendly and welcoming environment the team is collaborative and support, and are thrilled to have a new leader come into their fold!

As our new ICU NUM, you will:

• Ideally have ICU leadership and management experience and the ability to coordinate complex patient flow and staffing safely
• Demonstrate strong clinical credibility, decisive leadership and a clear commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Have a track record of maintaining high clinical standards while responding calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Be an exceptional communicator who can lead multidisciplinary teams, manage resources responsibly, and model professional, culturally respectful behaviours aligned with organisational values.

Essential criteria:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Where you'll be working:
Tamworth Hospital is the principal referral hospital for the northern sector of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), servicing a population of over 180,000 people. As a major rural referral facility, Tamworth Hospital provides a wide range of specialist services, including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.

Located in the vibrant regional centre of Tamworth, the hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle, and offers opportunities to work alongside clinicians involved in research, education, and innovation. Tamworth combines the advantages of rural living with access to quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities, and transport connections.

What we can offer you:
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:

• The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 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 - for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
4) 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.
5) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Alana Balderston | Alana.Balderston@health.nsw.gov.au