Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $130,905 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ625342
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, cutting-edge and caring.
About the Role
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.
The Operating Suite contains five operating theatres, Recovery Unit and Day Surgery Unit. Our service is seven days per week with an on call services overnight. We have a range of surgical specialties including general surgery, ear, nose and throat, obstetrics/gynaecology, urology, dental and orthopaedics. We are embarking on a new redevelopment commencing 2026 and will be increasing our operating suite capacity within the redevelopment. If you are looking for a current work life balance and exciting changes of employment with some new operating theatre suites, come and work for Canterbury Hospital in the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). We would welcome your application to lead the nursing team within our suite.
The Nursing Unit Manager role is responsible for the operational management and leadership of nursing/ staff to ensure the provision of high quality patient and family centred care and nursing and or midwifery excellence at unit/ward level.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current unencumbered Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Extensive post registration experience in a relevant clinical area with clinical management experience in a tertiary/district health care facility.
- Demonstrated advanced communication and negotiation skills and experience in conflict resolution.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other advantages, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Jenny Cubbitt on (02) 9153 2385 or via email at jennifer.cubitt@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 8 December 2025
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