Nurse Unit Manager

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Lead a dedicated team at Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre, where your leadership will directly impact patients' recovery journeys and their return to independence. Be part of a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and high-quality person-centred care.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 January 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2)

Remuneration: $2,551.10 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ594439

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde Hospital

Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.

The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.

Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.

What You'll Be Doing

The Nursing Unit Manager of Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre at Ryde Hospital is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred rehabilitation care. The role focuses on achieving optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and effectively managing resources, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patients in regaining independence and transitioning safely back to the community.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and Relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Proven ability to lead, support and develop a clinical team within a multidisciplinary environment, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and digital skills, with proficiency in clinical systems, rostering, and documentation to support effective team coordination and patient care.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing change and quality improvement initiatives, with a sound understanding of clinical governance and service development in a rehabilitation setting.
  
  

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 11 September 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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