Emergency ED Nurse Unit Manager - Lead, Innovate & Excel

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

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 to lead Auburn District Hospital's Emergency Department. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, oversee workforce planning and resource management, and champion evidence-based nursing practice in a high-demand ED.

The role requires registration with AHPRA, a post‑registration qualification in emergency care or nursing management, or equivalent experience, with a focus on staff development,

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Division 1, with AHPRA.
• Post-registration qualification in emergency/critical care or nursing management, or 5+ years post-registration Emergency Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Emergency Department nursing team.
• Oversee day-to-day ED operations to support patient flow and safety.
• Drive quality improvement, audits and service performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 to lead Auburn District Hospital's Emergency Department. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, oversee workforce planning and resource management, and champion evidence-based nursing practice in a high-demand ED.

The role requires registration with AHPRA, a post‑registration qualification in emergency care or nursing management, or equivalent experience, with a focus on staff development,