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?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or 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

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

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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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. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@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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