Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Location: Blue Mountains Hospital
Remuneration: $137,104.41 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ660143
Applications Close: 24/05/2026
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.
Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to lead a dynamic Operating Theatres team. This role provides clinical and professional leadership within a fast-paced perioperative environment, supporting the delivery of high quality, safe and patient centred care while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will work closely with medical, nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient theatre utilisation, compliance with standards, and continuous quality improvement. A strong focus on leadership, mentoring and staff development will be central to this role, supporting nurses at all stages of their professional journey.
This position offers the opportunity to influence service delivery, contribute to strategic priorities, and be part of a supportive leadership team committed to professional growth and excellence in care. Ongoing education, leadership development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes are key features of this role.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and are passionate about leading a high performing theatre team, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help shape the future of perioperative care while advancing your own professional journey.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
* 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
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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What you will bring to the role
* Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) AND extensive relevant post registration perioperative 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 organizational goals utilising change management principles.
* Evidence of and commitment to patient/client/customer focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
* Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
* Current Driver's License and ability to travel within the LHD as required.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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