St George Hospital - Nurse Unit Manager 2 - General Medical Unit - Permanent Full Time

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health service in Sydney is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 to lead and coordinate patient care in the General Medical Unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. This role includes responsibilities for nursing practice improvement and staff management, offering a salary of $133,112.75 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Up to 12 allocated days off annually

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated knowledge in delivery of health care services.
• Recent experience as a Nurse Unit Manager in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate patient care activities.
• Ensure safe and efficient nursing practices.
• Manage the business functions of the ward.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge and experience in management of health care services

Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery

Ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture

Education

Current registration as a Registered Nurse

Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $133,112.75 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Application Close: 26 October 2025

REQ609965 - St George Hospital - Nurse Unit Manager 2 - General Medical Unit - Permanent Full Time

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.

The vision for nursing and midwifery at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future; have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing and midwifery; and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance. The Vision Statement is: "Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care." Eight core behaviours were identified as being integral to achieving the vision: team player; caring; respectful; honest; advocate; collaborative; considerate and accountable.

The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is the registered nurse in charge of a ward/unit or group of wards/units or a service within SESLHD. The purpose of the NUM is to: lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client care; ensure the practice of nursing is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives; lead and co ordinate the nursing and multidisciplinary care team at the ward or unit level, and monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit. As the leader of the unit, the NUM2 will demonstrate capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely: broad nursing experience and knowledge; understanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service delivery; professional integrity; ethical conduct; accountability; advocacy; enabling others; cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective teamwork; commitment to advancing the profession of nursing and care provision. The Nursing Unit Manager Level 2 has responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management in excess of Nursing Unit Manager Level 1.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) 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.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services.
• Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams.
• Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services.
• Recent experience as a Nurse Unit Manager in an acute care facility.

Information for Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email [e-mail] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for Applicants (cont.)

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments - NSW Health recruitment adjustments information above.

Information for applicants (cont.) - An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant for support.