Palliative Care Unit Manager — Lead with Compassion & Excellence

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary in Sydney is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) Level 2 to provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the Palliative Care Unit. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and drive continuous improvement across nursing and multidisciplinary services.

The role requires managing resources, monitoring performance and maintaining clinical governance, while fostering collaboration and professional accountability within a mission-based health

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in acute care or hospital settings.
• Ability to work unsupervised during high-demand periods.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing and support staff to deliver compassionate palliative care.
• Manage human, financial and physical resources and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with professional, legislative and governance requirements.

Job description

Calvary in Sydney is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) Level 2 to provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the Palliative Care Unit. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and drive continuous improvement across nursing and multidisciplinary services.

The role requires managing resources, monitoring performance and maintaining clinical governance, while fostering collaboration and professional accountability within a mission-based health