Open the door to a new opportunity. North Rockhampton Nursing Centre are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join the Ivy Baker Wing permanently!

The NUM is a senior clinician and leader responsible for overseeing nursing services within a clinical unit to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with national and professional standards. At NRNC, which has 120 beds, 100 funded by the Commonwealth for residential aged care and 20 funded by the State for Interim & Transitional Care, the NUM will assist in operations across three wings, predominantly the Ivy Baker Wing.

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Job details

About us:

NRNC is comprised of 120 beds within the facility, of which 100 are Commonwealth funded residential aged care beds, and the remaining 20 are State funded beds used for Interim and Transitional Care.

NRNC is divided into 3 wings, Cec Prichard Wing has 40 beds and provides care for general high care residents. Ivy Baker Wing has 40 permanent high care dementia specific beds. Westwood wing has 20 permanent high care beds, 20 flexible beds of Transitional Care and Interim Care beds (Huxham Unit).

About the role:

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a senior level clinician and manager who is accountable at an advanced level for leading, directing and coordinating the nursing and associated services within a clinical unit to provide the highest level of care to patients and meeting national and professional standards.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
• While not mandatory, a relevant post graduate qualification/s is preferred.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I658317

Applications close: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5I658317 - Nurse Unit Manager (PDF, 442KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants