Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Emergency Department - Perm PT

NSW Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

NSW Health's Fairfield Hospital Emergency Department is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 to provide clinical and operational leadership for a 24/7 emergency service, coordinating safe, efficient and patient-centred care across the department.

Working with the Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you will strengthen governance, drive workforce capability and ED performance while shaping the future of emergency nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and relevant tertiary qualifications in Emergency Nursing or Clinical Leadership.
• Ability to manage competing clinical and operational priorities with KPI knowledge.
• Competence in using clinical information systems and electronic rostering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic Emergency Department team.
• Strengthen patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Contribute to Emergency Department performance.
• Develop and support the nursing workforce.
• Shape the future of emergency nursing leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Emergency nursing

Staff development

Communication

Decision making

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Emergency nursing leadership qualification

Tools

Electronic rostering

Clinical information systems

Incident management

Workforce systems

Job description

Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Emergency Department - Perm PT

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

An exciting opportunity is available for experienced and motivated nursing leaders to join Fairfield Hospital’s Emergency Department as a Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 (NUM Lvl 1).

Fairfield Emergency Department is strengthening its nursing leadership structure through the implementation of a 24-hour, seven-day Clinical Nurse Unit Manager model, supporting the NSW Health Safe Staffing initiative.

This is an opportunity to become part of an evolving Emergency Department leadership team, providing visible clinical and operational leadership while contributing to improved patient safety, workforce capability, clinical governance and Emergency Department performance.

Working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, senior nursing clinicians, medical leadership and multidisciplinary teams, the NUM will be responsible for coordinating safe, effective and patient-centred care throughout the Emergency Department.

• Lead a dynamic Emergency Department team
• Strengthen patient safety and clinical excellence
• Contribute to Emergency Department performance
• Develop and support the nursing workforce
• Shape the future of emergency nursing leadership

Are You The Right Fit

• Strong clinical leadership and the ability to lead by example.
• Professional integrity, accountability and sound clinical judgement.
• Confidence in managing complex clinical and operational situations.
• Excellent communication, active listening, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to make timely, evidence-informed decisions while balancing patient safety and operational requirements.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to challenges.
• The ability to manage performance concerns, provide constructive feedback and support professional development.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, psychological safety and a respectful workplace culture.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing responsibilities.
• Effective multidisciplinary collaboration and the ability to establish positive professional relationships.
• An understanding of clinical governance, incident management, risk mitigation and quality improvement.
• A commitment to improving patient experience, workforce capability and Emergency Department performance.

Selection Criteria

• To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with relevant tertiary qualifications in Emergency Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management or a related discipline or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing clinical and operational priorities with knowledge of access and key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Competence in using clinical information systems and the ability to develop skills in electronic rostering, incident management and workforce systems.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

***************@health.nsw.gov.au

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe

  Child Safe Standards

  .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.