Clinical Nursing Unit Manager (Renal Transplant Clinic)

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District at Westmead Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nursing Unit Manager for the Renal Transplant Clinic. You will lead a dedicated nursing team, coordinate care delivery and drive quality outcomes within NSW Health standards and policies.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, workforce capability and continuous improvement to deliver safe, person-centred care. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for fostering collaboration and maintaining a

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate nursing qualifications in specialty or management, or working towards same.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational nursing leadership for the Renal Transplant Clinic.
• Coordinate patient care and nursing operations to achieve safe and effective outcomes.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, performance development and professional growth.
• Promote evidence-informed practice and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Support growth and development of nursing staff through guidance and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Communication skills

Clinical nursing

Education

Postgraduate nursing qualification

Working towards postgraduate qualification

Job description

Lead specialist renal transplant nursing services at Westmead Hospital Inspire and develop a skilled team committed to exceptional patient care Drive clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous improvement Lead with purpose. Shape patient care. Empower a specialist nursing team. Bring your clinical leadership expertise to renal transplant services, managing care delivery, developing people and driving quality outcomes.

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
• Remuneration: $143,997.19 per annum
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Westmead Hospital, a major healthcare facility where you can make a meaningful contribution to specialist patient care.

As Clinical Nursing Unit Manager for the Renal Transplant Clinic, you'll lead a dedicated nursing team in a dynamic clinical environment, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Make a difference: Help deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care that respects each patient's needs, rights and preferences.

Lead and inspire: Build a positive workplace culture grounded in professional integrity, teamwork and the values of WSLHD.

Champion excellence: Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety, service delivery and the consumer experience.

Develop future capability: Support the growth, confidence and professional development of nursing staff through guidance, feedback and effective leadership.

Create lasting impact: Work in partnership with patients, consumers and multidisciplinary colleagues to improve healthcare services and outcomes.

What you'll be doing

As Clinical Nursing Unit Manager, you'll provide strategic and operational nursing leadership for the Renal Transplant Clinic, ensuring clinical services are coordinated effectively and delivered in line with professional standards, legislative requirements and NSW Health policies. You'll balance competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on patient outcomes, workforce capability and service quality.

• Lead clinical service delivery: Coordinate patient care and nursing operations to achieve safe, effective and individualised clinical outcomes.
• Manage and empower your team: Oversee recruitment, staff induction, performance development, performance management and professional growth while modelling best-practice leadership.
• Drive quality and patient safety: Promote evidence-informed practice, participate in quality improvement activities, and ensure timely reporting of incidents and emerging safety concerns.
• Optimise resources and service performance: Oversee workforce and departmental resources, support efficient patient flow, and respond proactively to operational challenges and changing service needs.
• Build a culture of accountability and improvement: Provide direction and mentorship, strengthen consumer partnerships, and maintain a safe, respectful and supportive workplace.

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Selection Criteria: Demonstrated relevant clinical nursing experience with postgraduate nursing qualifications in specialty or management, or working towards same
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and to balance competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, manage and develop nursing/midwifery staff
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to assess nursing/ resource requirements and utilisation

Requisition ID: REQ690883

Applications Close: 3 November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.