Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $137,104.41 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ657103
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications Close: 10 May 2026
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
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.
The Nursing Unit Manager is the registered nurse in charge of a ward/unit or group of wards/units or a service (e.g. Child and Family Health) within SESLHD.
The purpose of the Nursing Unit Manager Gurung and Special Care Nursery is to:
* lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client care;
* ensure the practice of nursing and/or midwifery is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives.
* lead and co-ordinate the nursing/midwifery and multi-disciplinary 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 Nursing Unit Manager will demonstrate her/his capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely:
* broad nursing/midwifery 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 team work;
* commitment to advancing the profession of nursing/midwifery and care provision
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.
Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Natascha Dastur on
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.
* Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
* Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
Selection Criteria:
1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
2. Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
3. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services
4. Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams
6. Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services.
7. Recent demonstrated clinical experience in an acute Paediatric setting
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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.
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 social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
* If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
* 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
* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website