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Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department
Mackay region
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/668493 |
| Closing date | 16-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Emma Pallot |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7170 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Emergency Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Nurse Unit Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Nurse Unit Manager is an employee who is a registered nurse who:
- Is appointed to an advanced practice nursing position; and
- Demonstrates a specialised clinical expertise and/or specialised skill set.
About the Team
The Mackay Base Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is a 24-hour service recognised by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) to treat patients in need of immediate medical attention. For people who are suffering from extreme illness or injury, the service offers emergency services for a wide range of conditions throughout the life span.
The ED has designated patient pod spaces, including as resuscitation, acute, ambulatory, waiting room pods, a Transfer initiative area, and a 12-bed Short Term Treatment area, that are designed to flow patients following their initial triage. A committed, diverse workforce supports distinct modes of treatment inside the ED to address the varying demands of patient presentations.
The Nurse Unit Manager works closely with Emergency Clinical Director, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Educator, and wider health care team, supporting the clinical service in the provision of safe, quality health care through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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