Nursing Unit Manager Level 3 - Newborn Care Centre

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Continuing Education allowance

Clinical Nurse Specialist status

Job summary

The Royal Hospital for Women is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Manager Level 3 to lead the Newborn Care Centre, overseeing clinical leadership, staff management and multidisciplinary coordination. The role supports high-quality neonatal care within a leading tertiary hospital in Randwick.

Temporary full-time position until November 2027, 38 hours per week, salary around $154,876.43 per year plus superannuation, with opportunities for professional development and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated leadership and management within a health care setting
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in management and leadership
• Knowledge and experience in Neonatal Unit management and delivery of health care services
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Understanding of quality improvement and change management
• Demonstrable negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and coordinate patient or client care at the ward or unit level
• Ensure nursing and/or midwifery practice is safe and efficient with quality improvement initiatives
• Lead and coordinate the nursing and multidisciplinary care team at the ward or unit level
• Monitor the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit
• Coordinate recruitment, supervision of the specialist nursing team, performance development, strategic planning and management
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services for day-to-day NCC operations
• Engage with parents and multidisciplinary team to support family-centred care and best practice

Skills

Leadership

Management

Professional development

Neonatal care knowledge

Occupational Health & Safety

Quality improvement

Negotiation

Education

Registration as RN/Midwife with NMBA

Job description

Nursing Unit Manager Level 3 - Newborn Care Centre

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ699735

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until November 2027
Position Classification:Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration:$154,876.43 - $154,876.43 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ699735
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 25 October 2026
Where you'll be working
The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.
Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.
Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.

The Role
The purpose of the Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) role is to:

• Lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client care;
• Ensure the practice of nursing and/or midwifery is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead and co-ordinate the nursing and multi-disciplinary care team at the ward or unit level, and
• Monitor the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit
• The NUM provides clinical leadership and coordination of the Newborn Care Centre (NCC) at the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) with responsibility for the day to day management of the NCC, coordinating the provision of intensive care nursing services and providing leadership for the nursing and clerical staff within the unit in conjunction with the Nurse Manager. The Nursing Unit Manager liaises effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of an excellent standard of care for neonates and their primary others accessing the services of NCC.
• The NUM, in partnership with the Nurse Manager, coordinates recruitment, supervision of the specialist nursing team, performance development, strategic planning and management. The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible to the Nurse Manager and the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services and functions within the Policies and Procedures of the Department of Health, RHW and the Nursing and Midwifery Division.
• The NUM interacts with parents and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the Hospital mission of providing care in partnership with women. The NUM will recognise the changing needs of women engaging with the Hospital and ensure a focus on family centred care and best practice. The NUM will focus on providing support for staff and maintain an environment that promotes skill development, personal and professional development.
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

Selection Criteria:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within a health care setting
• Has undertaken and continues to engage in professional development to further advance their management and leadership competencies
• A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services within a Neonatal Unit
• A demonstrated understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• A demonstrated understanding of quality improvement and the ability to manage change
• Demonstrable negotiation and conflict resolution skills

For role related queries or questions contact Sally Wise on [e-mail]

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Reasonable Adjustments
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Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

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