Nurse Unit Manager Medical Imaging

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

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a motivated Nursing Unit Manager to lead the Medical Imaging Department at Hornsby Hospital. You will oversee a ward/unit, manage staff, services and resources to ensure safe, effective and quality nursing care.

As part of a supportive team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and drive continuous improvement in patient care. The role requires RN Division 1 registration with AHPRA and a management qualification or equivalent

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse-Division 1 with AHPRA and relevant management qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a clinical team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Nursing Unit in the Medical Imaging Department.
• Coordinate patient services, unit operations and staff resources to ensure high-quality care.
• Foster a supportive environment and engage in clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Nurse Unit Manager leadership

Management oversight

Team leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office / EMR literacy

Change management

Education

RN Division 1 registration with AHPRA

Relevant management qualification

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Nursing Unit Manager to join our professional and dedicated team in Medical Imaging. The Nurse Unit Manager is in charge of a ward or unit and provides leadership and management of staff, services and resources to ensure delivery of safe, effective, quality nursing care. You will be responsible for the management of the Unit, the ward and clinical service, as well as its resources.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive and growing team. The successful applicant will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role, work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and have a focus on the delivery of safe, effective, quality nursing care.

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Nurse Unit Manager Level 1

Remuneration

$2,759.70 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ702569

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.

Where you’ll be working

Medical Imaging Department Hornsby Hospital

What You’ll Be Doing

The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring high level care for our patients while fostering a supportive environment for our staff. You will play an essential role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of patient and staff services. Your responsibility will include coordinating patient services, managing unit operations, and leading a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

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

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) AND Relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a clinical team.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, roster management systems and electronic medical records.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in change management and initiating a new service delivery model within an established service.
• Evidence of and commitment to patient/customer focussed care, clinical governance and quality improvement.

For role related queries or questions contact Janice Velasco 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: 9 November 2026