Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

3 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Be pivotal to the coordination of patient care, ward management and leadership of the professions of nursing and midwifery.

$133,112.75 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ595101 | Grade: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 | Applications close: 14 August 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for the coordination of patient services, unit management and staff management within the Perioperative Service consistent with the strategic directions of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

As the leader of the unit, the NUM will demonstrate their capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely: broad nursing 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 and care provision.

The NUM takes overall responsibility for the health care environment and standard of patient care. As the registered nurse in charge of the unit, the NUM performs as a clinical leader and manager with accountability for culture, quality and safety, patient flow, financial management, change management and the experience of patients in that unit.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A Little About Us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits Of Working With ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
  • Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
  • Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
  • Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
  • Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
  • Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
  • Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Requirements

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
  • Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Current AHPRA Registration

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?
  • Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
  • Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
  • Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
  • For role-related queries or help applying, contact Laura Anne Lanier at LauraAnne.Lanier@health.nsw.gov.au
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