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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification : Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration : $2,551.1 per week
Hours Per Week : 38
Location : Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications Close : Thursday 18 September at 11:59 pm 2025
Overview
An exciting opportunity is now open for an experienced and committed Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Level 2 to join the leadership team in the Emergency Department at Gosford Hospital. This is a key leadership role in one of the most critical departments in the hospital, where your expertise and guidance will influence patient outcomes, staff wellbeing, and the overall performance of the unit.
About The Role
This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership position within one of the most critical and fast-paced environments in healthcare, the Emergency Department at Gosford Hospital. As the Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2), you will play a central role in shaping the delivery of emergency care, leading a team of nursing professionals, and making a real difference to the lives of patients and their families every day.
You will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of clinical services, ensuring timely, safe, and person-centred care is delivered to those who need it most. In this role you will provide hands-on leadership, guide and support your team, and foster a culture where staff feel empowered, valued, and supported to grow.
This is more than just a management role. It is a chance to lead by example, influence the future of emergency nursing, and contribute to a workplace that is committed to innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement. You will have the support of an experienced leadership team, access to ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a department that thrives on teamwork, resilience, and compassion.
About You
* Proven leadership experience in an acute care or emergency department setting, with the ability to manage a team in a high-pressure environment.
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
* Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, supporting team members to grow professionally and deliver their best.
* Ability to lead with integrity, inspire through action, and contribute to a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Strong skills in clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement, with a passion for evidence-based practice.
* Confidence in managing workforce planning, rosters, and resource allocation, with a sound understanding of financial and operational responsibilities.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
* Work-Life Balance: accrue a day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
* Work in partnership with Aboriginal-led services to identify best practice models of community support.
* Lead innovative projects that are shaping the future of culturally safe care.
* Financial Benefits: salary packaging, novated leasing, and relocation assistance.
* Health & Wellbeing: discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family; discounted private health insurance.
* Career Growth: access free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Information
For role-related queries, please contact Casey Windley at or Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to the Child Safe Standards and equal opportunity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, with additional support from the CCLHD Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CC or by calling .
Vaccination requirements: NSW Health policy PD2024_015 applies. Category A positions require evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not mandatory.
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