Nurse Unit Manager — Orthopaedic/Urology/ENT Ward Lead

NSW Health; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for the Orthopaedic, Urology and ENT Unit at Hornsby Hospital. The role leads the 3A ward, balancing operational priorities with high clinical standards to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

You will coordinate services, manage unit operations and guide a multidisciplinary team toward outstanding patient outcomes while supporting staff and fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• RN Division 1 registration with APHRA
• Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead a clinical team
• Exemplary communication skills and computer literacy (Microsoft Apps, EMR, rostering)
• Experience with change management in service delivery
• Commitment to patient-centred care and quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient services and unit operations for 3A Orthopaedic, Urology and ENT.
• Lead and support a dedicated clinical team.
• Drive clinical governance and continuous quality improvement.
• Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Team management

Clinical governance

Education

APRA Registered Nurse Division 1

Management qualification or equivalent

Tools

Roster management systems

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Applications

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for the Orthopaedic, Urology and ENT Unit at Hornsby Hospital. The role leads the 3A ward, balancing operational priorities with high clinical standards to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

You will coordinate services, manage unit operations and guide a multidisciplinary team toward outstanding patient outcomes while supporting staff and fostering a positive work environment.