Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - South Surgical Ward - Perm FT

NSW Health; New South Wales; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12% superannuation

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, includingHybrid

Paid maternity and parental leave

Long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Discounted gym membership through Fitn

Fitness Passport

Staff Wellbeing and Support Service

Descripción de la vacante

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) for the South Surgical Ward on a permanent full-time basis. You will lead clinically, operationally and with a focus on workforce development in a busy ward environment.

The ideal candidate will be registered with AHPRA, bring proven clinical leadership, staff management and a commitment to safe, patient-centred care, while supporting a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

Formación

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical, operational and workforce leadership for a busy Surgical Ward.
• Drive service excellence and ensure safe, patient-centred care.
• Develop people, manage staff and oversee operational delivery to meet quality standards.

Descripción del empleo

Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - South Surgical Ward - Perm FT

We're seeking an experienced and inspiring nursing leader who can confidently balance the clinical, operational and workforce demands of a busy Surgical Ward environment. You'll be passionate about developing people, driving service excellence and supporting a culture that delivers safe, efficient and patient-centred care.The ideal candidate will:

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.

Outline the skills, knowledge and experience that make you a strong candidate for this role. Include examples of your clinical leadership, staff management, operational oversight, and experience delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Describe how your leadership approach has contributed to positive outcomes for patients, staff and services. Include examples of workforce management, quality improvement, stakeholder engagement, managing workplace challenges, and driving a positive team culture.

If you'd like more details, we're here to help.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• 12% superannuation


• Salary packaging and novated leasing via


• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)


• One extra day off each month for full-time employees


• Work-Life Balance


• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)


• Paid maternity and parental leave


• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave


• Grow Your Career


• Discounted gym membership through


• Fitness Passport


• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)


• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing.

Child Safe Standards.

We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.