Nurse Unit Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location: Campbelltown Mental Health

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Lvl 2

Remuneration: $133,112.75 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ596685

Application Close Date: 24/08/2025

Interview Date Range: 27/08/2025 – 03/09/2025

Contact Details: Steven Dunn | Steven.Dunn1@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About The Opportunity

SWSLHD are seeking an experienced NUM to join the Mental Health team at Campbelltown.

We are seeking a true leader, someone who is willing to grow and develop personally and professionally to ensure the quality and safety of their team and consumers. You will be innovative and be ready to challenge the norm. We are seeking someone who is excited about bettering mental health services and who will be heavily involved in leading the clinical and corporate functions of the unit and have input into how things are done. You will be adept in writing models of care and be eager to collaborate with clinicians, nurses, managers and other stakeholders to develop a patient focused method of care.

You will be understanding of the business and be driven to meet the goals and expectations of the team. You will be dynamic in your leadership and be a person of influence in your role. Fostering a positive culture which is receptive to change is an important part of this role and you will be resilient in your approach.

The role requires an innate compassion and kindness whilst having a passion for improving Mental Health services in the district. We have a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team ready to guide and mentor you in the role so a dedication to learning is imperative. We encourage training and development and want to see you grow as a manager and leader.

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Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

What You'll Be Doing

The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is in-charge of all aspects of the unit environment and takes overall responsibility for the standard of patient care in the unit. The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, unit management and leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and efficient use of resources.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide comprehensive care across several facilities, including the newly redeveloped Campbelltown Hospital and Liverpool Hospital. These services offer a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with acute and non-acute mental health needs.

The multidisciplinary teams, consisting of professionals with diverse mental health expertise, deliver exceptional care through specialised units such as the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Adult Acute Unit, and Older People's Mental Health Unit. The service is committed to patient safety and high-quality care, maintaining external accreditation with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

With active teaching and research links to various universities, SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Working here means being part of a dedicated team focused on improving mental health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Describe your experience in leading nursing teams and managing services in acute mental health setting. How have you ensured the effective use of human, physical, and financial resources to deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally responsive care?
• Provide an example of how you have effectively communicated and collaborated with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to identify and respond to care needs. How did you manage any conflicts or performance issues that arose?
• Explain how you apply critical thinking in your role to support evidence-based nursing care. Include examples of your involvement in risk management, work health and safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
  
  

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ???? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ???? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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