Nurse Unit Manager: Lead Clinical Ops & Team Growth

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Hospital is seeking an outstanding nursing leader to join our team in a permanent full-time opportunity. You are a clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, driving operational excellence and fostering high-performing teams within a dynamic environment.

The Transit Lounge is a fast paced short stay transition from inpatient to discharge home of to a facility. We typically see between 20-30 patients a day and managed with 2 registered nurses.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with APHRA and relevant management qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proven leadership of a clinical team and staff development.
• Strong written and verbal communication and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily scheduling and resource allocation to support operational efficiency and patient flow.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, competency frameworks, and clinical protocols.
• Participate in quality activities and manage operational data for continuous improvement.
• Support onboarding, education, competency assessment, and ongoing staff development.
• Build collaboration with wards, ward clerks, NUMs, rehab facilities and pharmacy.
• Demonstrate CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Roster management

Education

APRA Registered Nurse Division 1

Tools

Roster management systems

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Northern Beaches Hospital is seeking an outstanding nursing leader to join our team in a permanent full-time opportunity. You are a clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, driving operational excellence and fostering high-performing teams within a dynamic environment.

The Transit Lounge is a fast paced short stay transition from inpatient to discharge home of to a facility. We typically see between 20-30 patients a day and managed with 2 registered nurses.