Clinical Nurse Unit Manger

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (up to 20/09/2026)

Location: Nepean Hospital

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $64.09 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ603704

Application Close: 18/09/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney's western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join the Intensive Care Unit as a Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (CNUM1), in either a full-time or part-time capacity. This leadership role is central to the effective management of physical, human, and financial resources within the unit, ensuring that patient needs and service demands are consistently met with excellence. As a key advocate for both patients and staff, the CNUM1 fosters a culture of collaboration and consumer engagement in care delivery. The position carries a strong duty of care, requiring the creation of a safe and supportive working environment where staff are empowered to grow, develop, and reach their full potential.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise will truly make a difference. Apply now to join a high performing ICU team committed to delivering exceptional critical care and take the next step in your nursing career.

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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What You Will Bring To The Role

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency AHPRA). Registered Nurse Division 1
• Demonstrated experience as a Clinical Nursing Unit Manager - Level 1 or Acting Clinical Nursing Unit Manager - Level 1 / Team Leader experience in a critical care environment
• Demonstrated relevant clinical nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, manage and develop nursing/midwifery staff
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills including problem solving, balancing competing demands and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Postgraduate nursing qualifications in management, or working towards same
• Ability to work a flexible rotating roster Mornings, Evenings & Nights 7 days week

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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Morris on sarah.morris@health.nsw.gov.au

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

NBMLHD is committed to providing job opportunities and encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds.