Emergency Department Nursing Leader - Patient Flow & Care

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nursing Unit Manager for Mount Druitt Hospital's Emergency Department to lead nursing teams, optimise patient flow and ensure safe, high‑quality care.

You will drive workforce planning, clinical governance and process improvement in a fast‑paced ED, collaborating with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams while supporting staff development and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day coordination of nursing services, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care throughout their Emergency Department journey.
• Lead, coordinate and supervise nursing staff, including development and clinical support.
• Monitor workforce allocation, service delivery and resource utilisation.
• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement and clinical safety.
• Support patient flow initiatives, performance targets, audits and service reporting.
• Lead change and improvement initiatives that strengthen nursing care and service outcomes.
• Registration: Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Division 1, with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Job description

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nursing Unit Manager for Mount Druitt Hospital's Emergency Department to lead nursing teams, optimise patient flow and ensure safe, high‑quality care.

You will drive workforce planning, clinical governance and process improvement in a fast‑paced ED, collaborating with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams while supporting staff development and patient-centred care.