Nurse Unit Manager Rehabilitation Ward 3D

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

We are seeking a motivated Nursing Unit Manager to join our professional and dedicated team in Hornsby Hospital’s Rehabilitation ward. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 2 January 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 Remuneration: $2,890.40 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ705915

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

Our Rehabilitation Ward is a 24 bedded unit consisting of orthopaedic, neurological, vascular, and general rehabilitation. You will be working as part of a hardworking, dedicated, and friendly rehabilitation multi-disciplinary team.

What you'll be doing

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. 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 Robert Cruceanu 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. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 17 November 2026