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 Nursing Unit Manager for the Medical Imaging Department at Hornsby Hospital. You will lead the ward/unit, manage staff, services and resources to deliver high-quality nursing care.

The role is permanent full-time within NSW Health, with a focus on collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork and continuous quality improvement. Immunisation and screening requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse-Division 1 with APHRA and relevant management qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a clinical team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy (Microsoft Applications, EMR, roster systems).
• Experience in change management and initiating a new service delivery model within an established service.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring high level care for our patients while fostering a supportive environment for our staff.
• Maintain quality and efficiency of patient and staff services.
• Coordinate patient services, manage unit operations, and lead a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Change management

Education

Nurse Division 1 – APHRA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Roster management systems

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.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

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.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.

Applications Close: 9 November 2026