Nurse Unit Manager - Transitional Aged Care Unit

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day off (ADO)

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service (110+ cours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Hospital in NSW is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Level 2 to lead the Transitional Aged Care Unit (TACU). The role involves strategic and operational leadership of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based care, and driving continuous improvement as older patients transition from hospital to the next stage of care.

The NUM will manage resources, engage with clinicians and stakeholders, and lead change in a dynamic healthcare environment at

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Division 1 registration with AHPRA.
• Extensive post‑registration nursing experience.
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder liaison.
• Current Driver’s Licence and ability to travel within the LHD.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the TACU multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based care and continuous improvement.
• Manage human, financial and physical resources to support patient outcomes.
• Lead change management and drive service development within NBMLHD.
• Engage with clinicians, managers and staff to achieve goals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Resource management

Change management

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse - Division 1 (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - up until 18/04/2027

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $76.06 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ703575

Applications Close: 18/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world‑class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Are you an experienced and passionate nursing leader with a commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to older people? An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the Transitional Aged Care Unit (TACU) at Nepean Hospital. The Transitional Aged Care Unit plays an important role in supporting older people as they transition from hospital to their next stage of care. The service focuses on rehabilitation, restorative care, reablement and supporting patients to regain independence, maximise their functional capacity and achieve their individual goals.

As Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive, collaborative and supportive environment that promotes excellence in clinical care and patient outcomes. You will be responsible for the effective management of the unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality and evidence‑based care while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and professional development. You will be an inspiring and approachable Nursing leader who is passionate about improving the experience and outcomes of older people. You will bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team through change in a complex and evolving healthcare environment. At Nepean Hospital, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering care that makes a meaningful difference to older people, their families and carers. You will be joining a dynamic healthcare environment where innovation, collaboration and compassionate care are valued.

If you are a motivated nursing leader who is passionate about older people’s care and committed to delivering excellence, we would love to hear from you. Take the next step in your leadership journey and help us make a difference at Nepean Hospital.

Benefits

• Accrued Day off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role:

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) AND extensive relevant post registration nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create and support a culture of integrity and professionalism which adheres to legislation and policy.
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit/ward are managed to deliver safe and efficient health care within available resources.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and organisational goals utilising change management principles.
• Evidence of and commitment to patient/client/customer focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Current Driver’s License and ability to travel within the LHD as required.

For role related queries or questions contact Sewit Mengisteab on [e-mail]

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals and people with disabilities to apply.

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