Nurse Unit Manager - Central Ward - Maternity Coverage

We’re looking for our next Central Ward Nurse Manager! Fixed-term maternity leave contract | Full-time

Join Our Hospital with HEART!
At St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital (SATH), we lead with our HEART values - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, delivered with Compassion.

We are seeking an experienced and capable Nurse Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight of Central Ward during a maternity leave period. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team and support the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.

What Makes a Difference for You?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 p.a. plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Free on-site gym, wellness program, parking and uniforms
• Partnership with Fitness Passport - providing access to reduced membership fees with external gym providers across Toowoomba and nationwide
• Waiver of up to $500 per year if admitted as a patient to SATH
• Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible shifts that work around your life
• A values-driven, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

Make a Difference Every Day…

As the Central Ward Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to support safe, efficient and high-quality care. your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the delivery of clinical care and daily operations across Central Ward
• Lead, support and develop nursing staff whole fostering a positive team culture
• Managing staffing, rosters and resources within approved budgets and safe-care requirements
• Promote contemporary, evidence -based nursing practice and effective clinical handover
• Support staff performance, professional development, mandatory training and competencies
• lead quality improvement, clinical risk management, audits and accreditation activities
• maintain compliance with hospital policies, professional standards and relevant legislation
• work clinically when required to support patient care and operational needs

What Makes a Difference for Us?

We are seeking an individual who possesses the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated nursing leadership or management experience
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in a surgical or acute hospital environment
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate and support a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in workforce planning, rostering and resource management
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management and quality improvement
• Effective communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff performance, development and workplace change
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and decision-making capabilities
• Commitment to patient-centred care and SATH’s HEART values

Join a Values-Driven Team

At SATH, we’re not just a hospital—we’re a community. Built by the people of Toowoomba, for the people, and committed to compassionate, quality care. You’ll be joining a team that truly lives our HEART values in every interaction.

Living in Toowoomba

Toowoomba offers an excellent regional lifestyle with strong employment opportunities, vibrant community life and outstanding livability.
Learn more at www.livetoowoomba.com.au

Embracing Diversity

St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals of all cultures, identities and abilities.

Be Part of Our Vision

At St Andrew’s, we are guided by our North Star — to be a trusted Centre of Excellence providing holistic healthcare and hope to the Darling Downs and beyond, with people and services that are valued and grow with our community’s needs.

How to Apply

To apply Submit a cover letter (max two pages) outlining your experience and how you align with our HEART values.

Submit your application including:

• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role and alignment with our HEART values

• Your resume

• Two professional referees

• Evidence of your legal right to work in Australia
  (No sponsorship is available for this role)

• To be successful in your application, you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation, immunity or screening, prior to commencing employment. This includes:

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tuberculosis screening

Evidence may include your Australian Immunisation History statement, serology results, vaccination records, vaccination cards, or other approved documentation.

Applications close:

Applications will be reviewed as received and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

Applications close: Friday 2nd October 2026
Enquiries to: Danielle Lynam– ADON via [email protected]