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MedicalJobsAustralia.com #Feature Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 10 August 2029) Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3 Remuneration: $153,629.36 - $156,478.31per annum (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Located in: Forbes, NSW - Find out more Hours Per Week: 38 hours Applications Close:- 23 July 2026, 11:59pm

Nursing Manager Forbes Health Service

About the role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Manager to provide professional and operational leadership across nursing services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will lead and supervise nursing staff through performance management, clinical supervision, mentoring, and workforce development while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for developing and monitoring operational plans, managing budgets and resources, overseeing workforce allocation and staffing profiles, and ensuring compliance with professional standards and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. In addition, the Nurse Manager will lead organisational change initiatives, support quality improvement activities, and contribute to the development and implementation of policies and evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

You will demonstrate proven leadership and management capabilities, including budget and resource management, a strong understanding of contemporary nursing and healthcare management issues, and the ability to support professional standards and staff development. Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with advanced information technology capabilities and experience in service planning, policy development, workforce management, and driving effective organisational change.

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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.

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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Katrina Mulligan on 0447 021 070 or at 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