Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – Job Share may be considered
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $127,091.34 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 15 April 2025 – 11:59pm
Nursing Unit Manager – Operating Theatres
Orange Health Service
About The Role
Based in the highly sought after regional city of Orange NSW, Orange Health Service is a level 4 trauma service, with five operating theatres, one procedural room and a 10 bay recovery unit. It is the major referral centre for the Western NSW District for a range of surgery specialties which include major orthopaedics and trauma, general surgery, upper GI, endoscopy, urology, ENT, obstetrics and gynaecology and ophthalmology.
If you have thought about stepping up, this could be the role for you, with the opportunity to be part of Orange Hospital’s dynamic cohort of NUMS, providing a strong & supportive network for you to develop your leadership and management skills.
A small but busy department, you will be instrumental in leading and supporting staff in the Orange operating theatres through day to day running tasks such as rostering, resource allocations, problem solving and mentoring staff. You will also act as a role model to uphold policies and professional standards practices delivering evidence based best-practice.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To Apply For This Role
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Vickie Rapley, Theatre Nurse Manager on (02) 6369 3243 or at Vickie.Rapley@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional Information For Applicants
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
