Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to May 2027; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,627.59 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ635695
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia
About The Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
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. The Nursing Unit Manager Level 2 responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Nursing Unit Manager Level 1.
This position is the Nursing Unit Manager for the Cardiothoracic Surgery ward at RPAH and will be working Monday to Friday.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Proven clinical management and leadership experience in a tertiary/district health care facility.
Holds or working towards relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience.
Experience in rostering; managing skill mix and care delivery models according to patient/service need.
Benefits
Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and 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 benefits, 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).
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Applications Close: 26 February 2026
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