Nurse Unit Manager/Assistant Nurse Unit Manager

Stream Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Private hospitals in Sydney

Career progression

Leadership opportunities

Clinical standards impact

Collaborative environment

Diverse clinical settings

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Stream Healthcare is seeking experienced Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) and Assistant NUMs to lead clinical departments across Sydney’s leading private hospitals. You will work with the Director of Nursing and multi-disciplinary teams to drive standard of care, mentorship, and continuous quality improvement.

The role focuses on strong clinical leadership, patient-centered care, and staff development within a supportive private-hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and nursing practice.
• 4+ years' nursing experience with leadership exposure.
• Demonstrated NUM/ANUM or clinical leadership experience.
• Ability to drive clinical standards and patient care.
• Experience with staff development, rostering and performance management.
• Experience in mental health, perioperative, medical and/or surgical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and inspire a nursing team within a clinical department.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and senior leadership.
• Drive exceptional clinical standards, quality improvement and patient care.
• Foster staff development and effective rostering and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Postgraduate management qualification

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager/Assistant Nurse Unit Manager

Full-Time | Sydney, NSW

$52–$72 per hour + super + penalties

Lead with purpose. Make a difference. Take the next step in your nursing leadership career.

I am currently seeking experienced Nurse Unit Managers and Assistant Nurse Unit Managers for exciting opportunities across some of Sydney’s most respected and prestigious private hospitals. These are fantastic opportunities for experienced clinical leaders looking to take the next step in their career, join a high-performing team and make a genuine impact on patient care and team culture.

I’m particularly interested in experienced nurse leaders with backgrounds in Mental Health, Perioperative, Medical and Surgical nursing.

About the Role

As a NUM/ANUM, you will play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day operations of a clinical department, working closely with the Director of Nursing, senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead, support and inspire a team of nursing professionals while helping drive exceptional clinical standards, quality improvement, staff development and outstanding patient care.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with your leadership skills in a supportive and professional private hospital environment.

What's on Offer

• $52–$72 per hour + super + penalties
• Full-time permanent opportunities
• Opportunities across leading private hospitals in Sydney
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary teams
• Strong career progression and leadership opportunities
• Opportunity to influence clinical standards and quality improvement
• Professional and collaborative working environments
• Diverse clinical settings across multiple specialties
• Inclusive and values-driven workplaces

About You

We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse and confident clinical leader who brings strong judgement, communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality patient care.

You’ll ideally have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• 4+ years' nursing experience
• Demonstrated NUM, ANUM or clinical leadership experience
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supporting staff development, rostering and performance management
• A strong commitment to safe, patient-centred care
• Relevant management or postgraduate qualifications highly regarded
• Experience within mental health, perioperative, medical and/or surgical environments highly regarded

Why Consider Your Next Leadership Opportunity?

Whether you're an established NUM, an experienced ANUM ready for the next step, or a senior Registered Nurse looking to move into nursing management, I would love to hear from you.

These opportunities offer the chance to work within prestigious private hospital environments, develop your leadership career and be part of teams that genuinely value clinical excellence and professional development.

About Us

At Stream Healthcare, we work closely with some of Australia’s leading private hospitals and healthcare providers, connecting experienced nurses with opportunities that align with their skills, career goals, and lifestyle.

If you're looking to take the next step in your clinical management career within a supportive and professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career?