Nurse Unit Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital

Remuneration: $137,104.41 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ616213

Applications Close: 10/11/2025

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 an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.

An exciting Leadership opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the Accident & Emergency Department at Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital.

In this pivotal role, you will provide Clinical and Operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality emergency care to the Blue Mountains community. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, promote a positive workplace culture, and drive excellence in patient outcomes within a dynamic regional hospital setting.

Located in the heart of Katoomba, our hospital is a vital part of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD). The hospital provides a range of acute and subacute services, with a strong focus on community-based, patient-centred care. The Emergency Department provides 24-hour access to emergency care for adults and children, supported by experienced clinicians and strong links with Nepean Hospital for specialist and tertiary services.

This position will see you provide professional and operational leadership for the Emergency Department Nursing team. You will ensure the provision of safe, effective and evidence-based care aligned with NSW Health standards, manage staff performance, education and workforce planning. You will be a dynamic and experienced Nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, who can demonstrate strong clinical expertise, advanced communication skills and a passion for supporting staff to achieve their best.

Apply now and enjoy the unique lifestyle benefits of the stunning Blue Mountains region — just 90 minutes from Sydney.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• 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.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role:

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) AND extensive relevant post registration nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create and support a culture of integrity and professionalism which adheres to legislation and policy.
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit/ward are managed to deliver safe and efficient health care within available resources.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and organizational goals utilising change management principles.
• Evidence of and commitment to patient/client/customer focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation, Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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