Nurse Unit Manager – Rehab Ward Leadership

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager for the Rehabilitation Ward at Hornsby Hospital. You will lead a 24‑bed unit, oversee staffing, services and resources to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, drive governance, quality improvement and change management, and support new service delivery models. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse-Division 1 with APHRA and management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to lead a clinical team and manage ward operations.
• Strong communication, governance and quality improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 24-bed Rehabilitation Ward, ensuring safe, high-quality care.
• Oversee staffing, services and resources and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and service delivery changes.
• Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patient-focused care.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Change management

ICT literacy

Education

Nurse Division 1 registration (APHRA)

Management qualification

Tools

Roster management systems

Electronic Medical Records

MS Office suite

Job description

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager for the Rehabilitation Ward at Hornsby Hospital. You will lead a 24‑bed unit, oversee staffing, services and resources to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, drive governance, quality improvement and change management, and support new service delivery models. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.