CCLHD - Nursing Unit Manager - Level 1

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Contract ends 12 July 2026
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $2435.70 per week 
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ600200
Application Close: Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 11.59pm

At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care, better health for everyone.  

Are you a dedicated nursing leader who thrives in a supportive and compassionate team environment? We’re seeking a Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) who brings together clinical expertise, empathy, and kindness with a genuine commitment to patient wellbeing. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping a positive, patient-centred culture while leading and supporting your team with professionalism, compassion, and care.

About the Opportunity
In this role, you will:

• Foster a culture of trauma-informed, patient-focused care – Champion practices that prioritise dignity, safety, and empathy, ensuring patients and their families experience care that is respectful, collaborative, and tailored to individual needs.
• Provide strong and compassionate leadership – Lead by example with integrity and kindness, inspiring your team and creating an environment where staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to deliver their best care.
• Support and mentor your team – Invest in staff development and wellbeing through coaching, guidance, and encouragement, building strong connections, celebrating achievements, and fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual support.
• Navigate challenges with resilience and adaptability – Remain calm under pressure in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing stability, clear direction, and confidence to both patients and staff.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), with extensive and recent post-registration clinical experience in the relevant specialty and sound knowledge of contemporary nursing and midwifery issues.
• Proven leadership and management capability, with the ability to coach, support, and inspire a high-performing clinical team.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care, clinical governance, and continuous quality improvement.
• Sound financial acumen, with experience in budget development and monitoring financial performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in driving change, including developing and implementing evidence-based models of care and initiatives that improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Contact: Debbie Morris 
Phone: 02 4320 2728
Email: Debbie.Morris1@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.  

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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