Nurse Unit Manager

Employment Type : TemporaryFull Time and Part Time; minimum 24 hours per week up to November 2026

Position Classification : Nurse Unit Manager Level 3

Remuneration : $68.93 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location : Royal prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID : REQ593923

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

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

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 3 responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Nursing Unit Manager Level 2.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Extensive tertiary ED experience required.
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including shift work.
• Proven clinical management and leadership experience in a tertiary / district health care facility.

Benefits and Perks

Accrued Day Off each month (For full time roles)

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

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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 Benefit s

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) .

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close : 1 September 2025

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