Nursing Unit Manager Level 2, Medical/ Surgical Ward Shellharbour Hospital

3 weeks ago

Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Access lifelong learning and career development opportunities that can only be found in the largest health system in Australia.

$133,112.75 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ597209 | Grade: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 | Applications close: 22 August 2025

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

As the Nurse Unit Manager for the Medical Surgical Ward at Shellharbour Hospital, you will lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality patient care while managing a dedicated team of nursing and administrative staff. You will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient nursing practices, maintaining high standards of care, and optimising operational and business processes within the unit.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, playing a key role in strategic planning, policy development, and service delivery across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. This role requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and a commitment to fostering a positive work culture, all while ensuring the continuous growth and development of the team.

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

A Little About Us.

Shellharbour Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for it's spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

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.
  • Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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  • For role-related queries or help applying, contact Kerry Shanahan on Kerry.Shanahan@health.nsw.gov.au
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