Nurse Unit Manager — Private Hospital Leadership

Stream Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Private hospitals in Sydney

Career progression

Leadership opportunities

Clinical standards impact

Collaborative environment

Diverse clinical settings

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Stream Healthcare is seeking experienced Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) and Assistant NUMs to lead clinical departments across Sydney’s leading private hospitals. You will work with the Director of Nursing and multi-disciplinary teams to drive standard of care, mentorship, and continuous quality improvement.

The role focuses on strong clinical leadership, patient-centered care, and staff development within a supportive private-hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and nursing practice.
• 4+ years' nursing experience with leadership exposure.
• Demonstrated NUM/ANUM or clinical leadership experience.
• Ability to drive clinical standards and patient care.
• Experience with staff development, rostering and performance management.
• Experience in mental health, perioperative, medical and/or surgical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and inspire a nursing team within a clinical department.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and senior leadership.
• Drive exceptional clinical standards, quality improvement and patient care.
• Foster staff development and effective rostering and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Postgraduate management qualification

Job description

Stream Healthcare is seeking experienced Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) and Assistant NUMs to lead clinical departments across Sydney’s leading private hospitals. You will work with the Director of Nursing and multi-disciplinary teams to drive standard of care, mentorship, and continuous quality improvement.

The role focuses on strong clinical leadership, patient-centered care, and staff development within a supportive private-hospital environment.