Nurse Unit Manager Surgical Wards

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per ann

EAP wellbeing support

Inclusive, values-driven workplace

Job summary

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for the Head & Neck/ Thoracic surgical ward. You will lead a 24-bed unit, partnering with inpatient services to drive patient-centered care and staff development.

Your role includes operational management, resource planning and fostering a positive nursing culture. You will bring current AHPRA registration, extensive ICU experience and a track record in clinical leadership within public or private health settings.

Qualifications

• Current (AHPRA) registration to practice nursing.
• Minimum 5 years ICU nursing with clinical management experience.
• Experience in both public and private health settings preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to education and professional development.
• Computer literacy with rostering and incident systems experience.
• Proven ability to foster positive workplace culture and vision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the 24-bed 8N ward.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the Head & Neck/Thoracic team.
• Manage resources and staffing in collaboration with inpatient services manager.
• Support ongoing staff development and safe patient care.

Skills

ICU nursing

Clinical management

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education & staff development

Rostering systems

Incident reporting

Vision for nursing services

Education

AHPRA Registration

Post-graduate health management

Tools

Rostering software

Incident reporting systems

Job description

Nursing Unit Manager -Head & Neck/ Thoracic surgical ward

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is one of Australia’s leading comprehensive cancer centres. Our purpose-built facility brings together treatment, research, education and emotional support—supporting patients and their families at every step of their cancer journey.

• 11 operating theatres

The Opportunity

We are seeking and experienced and patient-focused Nurse Unit Manager to join our surgical ward 8N caring for patients across Head and Neck & Thoracic surgery specialties.

You will have the opportunity to join our dynamic team, offering patient-centric care in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment, including support from over 30 Specialist nurses, Educators and Nurse Practitioners.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for our busy surgical ward. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the 24 bed ward with support from inpatient services manager. You will be integral to the ongoing development of the unit and support for skilled and specialised head and neck nursing team across the hospital.

Your clinical leadership skills will ensure the team provides a consistently high standard of patient care. Your management skills will provide a work environment which supports growth and development of your staff. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all resources in the 8N. This position is supported by a full-time CNE, and a head and Neck NP & CNS 2.

Essential Skills Requirement and Qualifications

• Current (AHPRA) Registration.
• Minimum 5 years post graduate ICU nursing experience and relevant clinical management experience and or post-graduate in health management.
• Experience in both public and private health settings is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to achieving excellence in quality through continuous improvement.
• Committed to continuing education and professional development.
• Computer literacy and understanding/experience in use of rostering/incident systems.
• Proven ability to create and maintain positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary packaging through SmartSalary of up to $15,900 per annum
• Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our EAP
• A values-driven and inclusive workplace that supports diversity and wellbeing

Inclusion Statement

COBL is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages and faiths.