Nurse Unit Manager - Children's Ward
Closing date: 21/06/2026
An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Paediatrics Team. The Paediatrics Unit is a 16 bed department providing comprehensive day to day for medical and surgical across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment.
The role is ideally suited to a contemporary nursing leader with extensive paediatric experience, highly developed clinical knowledge, and a strong commitment to delivering safe, high quality, family‐centred care. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership capability, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to inspire and support teams in delivering excellence in paediatric care. You will guide the team, ensuring integrated, culturally safe, and responsive care that delivers positive outcomes for children and their families.
Requirements
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Minimum five years post‐graduate relevant nursing experience and post‐graduate paediatric and/or management and leadership qualifications
* High level operational and management experience within the health care setting with proven ability to think strategically and deliver objectives into tangible outcomes
* Demonstrated ability to organise and motivate staff
* Demonstrated ability to foster productive interspersonal relationships
* Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills
* Appointments contingent on satisfactory pre‐employment checks including criminal record check and working with children checks
* Maintenance of all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. Employees are strongly encouraged to receive COVID‐19 and influenza vaccinations.
Employment Type
This is a full‐time opportunity. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
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