Nurse Unit Manager

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 opportunity at Northern Sydney Local Health District, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Temporary Full Time until 1 October 2027, 38 hours per week, remuneration $2,759.70 per week.

Lead an Acute Mental Health Unit with strong clinical leadership to deliver high-quality patient care and coordinate a multidisciplinary team. The NUM is responsible for unit management, patient care standards and efficient use of resources, with emphasis on safe, effective nursing practice and

Qualifications

• Describe your experience leading nursing teams in an acute inpatient mental health setting and fostering safe, person-centred care while managing operational demands.
• Outline your current nursing registration, qualifications, and eligibility for Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 as per state award requirements.
• Provide an example of a service improvement or quality project you led and the outcomes achieved for patients, staff, or the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the unit/ward environment and ensure safe, high-quality nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care, unit management and leadership to optimise resources.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Acute mental health care

Team coordination

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager Level 1: Lead a dynamic Acute Mental Health Unit where strong clinical leadership makes a real difference every day. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, support high-quality patient care, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until 1 October 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification

Nurse Unit Manager Level 1

Remuneration

$2,759.70 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ706367

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.

What You'll Be Doing

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is in-charge of all aspects of the unit/ward environment and takes responsibility for the standard of patient care in the unit. The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, unit management and leadership to enable the delivery of safe, effective, quality nursing care and efficient use of resources.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Describe your experience leading nursing teams in an acute inpatient mental health setting. How have you fostered a culture of safe, person-centred care while managing competing clinical and operational demands?
• In accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (State) Award, please outline your current nursing registration, relevant qualifications, and experience that demonstrate your eligibility for appointment as a Nurse Unit Manager Level 1.
• Provide an example of a service improvement, workforce initiative, or quality and safety project that you have led. What was your approach, and what outcomes were achieved for patients, staff, or the organisation?

For role related queries or questions contact Yumei Long on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close

17 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date

Week Commencing 24 November 2026