Nurse Unit Manager

St Vincent's Health Australia; Inner West Council; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Study leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney invites applications for a Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2) within the Homeless Outreach Team. You will lead a multidisciplinary service, oversee budget and HR, and ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care across multiple city locations.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, harm-minimisation approaches, and collaboration with health and community partners to improve access to housing and healthcare for people experiencing homelessness.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in a clinical specialty or management (or plan to start within 12 months).
• Experience in operational, financial, HR management at a department level and strong governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) with nursing leadership and budget oversight.
• Oversee intake/referrals and clinic operations across multiple locations in the city.
• Advance evidence-based, patient-centred care within a complex healthcare setting; drive quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality improvement

Education

RN Division 1 registration

Postgraduate qualification or commitment

Job description

Job Description:Role title: Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2)Role type: Permanent full timeDepartment and location: Homeless Health Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $150,816.94 + super.Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital SydneyJoin a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.About the roleThe Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) is a community-based, multidisciplinary service dedicated to supporting people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.Lead one of four primary Homeless Health Teams within HOT, providing nursing leadership and clinical oversight, with overall responsibility for budget and human resource management, while maintaining a strong focus on patient flow, patient care and service delivery.Lead a community-based, multidisciplinary service dedicated to improving access to healthcare for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness through a person-centred, trauma-informed and harm-minimisation approach.Work collaboratively with local health providers, housing services, government agencies and non-government organisations to deliver assessment, treatment, education, support, advocacy, referral and care coordination, and assisting clients to obtain and maintain safe and stable housing.Oversee intake and referrals to the Homeless Health Service (HHS) through a "no wrong door" approach, ensuring people are connected to the right services regardless of how they enter the system.Oversee daily health outreach clinics across multiple locations throughout the city, as well as street outreach, in partnership with government and community homelessness services, bringing healthcare directly to those who may otherwise face barriers to access.Deliver brief interventions, health assessments, treatment, referral pathways and care coordination to support individuals in accessing mainstream health services of their choice.About youCurrently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Postgraduate tertiary qualification in a clinical specialty or management or a commitment to undertake postgraduate studies within 12 months; equivalent experience may be considered.Demonstrated operational, financial, human resource and workplace health and safety management experience at a departmental level, with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and current nursing issues and demonstrated experience leading quality improvement initiatives, including the development, implementation, evaluation, and review of clinical policies, procedures, and service improvement strategies.Proven ability to lead and support the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centred care within a complex healthcare environment, integrating theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis into daily practice.What we can offer youExceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your incomeWorld-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutesExcellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiativesCutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer CentreCommunity: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol careProfessional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarshipsHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsComing from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlementsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 14 September 2026.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]