Nurse Unit Manager Paediatric Intensive Care - Targeted
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- Nurse Unit Manager
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ647602 Requisition #
Lead, Collaborate, and Grow in a World-Class PICU
Remuneration: $137,104.41 - $137,104.41 + Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week
Requisition ID: REQ647602
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th April 2026
Are you a motivated and dynamic nurse leader with high level experience in Paediatric Intensive Care?
John Hunter Hospital’s PICU is seeking a passionate Nurse Unit Manager to lead a skilled, compassionate team
About The Unit
Our 7-bed PICU, co-located with a 29-bed Intensive Care Unit, the Organ and Tissue Donation Service, and The Hunter Retrieval Service, is a fast-paced, supportive environment delivering specialised medical, nursing, and allied health care to support a wide range of critically unwell children.
September 2026 will see the exciting expansion of a 10-bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at John Hunter North to increase our capacity and provide new opportunities for growth and development within the service.
Our vision is to provide intensive care with compassion and respect, working collaboratively to support patients, families, and staff. It’s an inspiring and supportive environment and presents a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team where collaboration, innovation, and professional development are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role and You
You will provide clinical leadership and management across the unit, ensuring high standards of patient care and supporting staff development.
You will oversee patient flow, quality and safety initiatives, change and redesign projects, resource allocation, and staff performance management, all while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated health professional with:
Clinical excellence in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing positive team environments
Deep commitment to excellence in patient care and culturally respectful practice, in line with HNE Health’s ‘Closing the Gap’ strategy
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a flexible, responsive, and innovative workforce
- Develop your career and open your opportunities within HNE
- Supported with an individualised orientation program
- Ongoing support from leadership team
- Monthly allocated day off
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport options
- Access to employee assistance program to support your wellbeing
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rachael McMillan on rachael.mcmillan@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
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.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
Information for Applicants:
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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious 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 Hunter New England Health 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.
Hunter New England 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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