CCLHD - Nursing Unit Manager - Level 2 - Universal Team, Child & Family Health

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

We are only considering applications from candidates with valid Australian work rights.

Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse eager to lead and inspire a team dedicated to the health and wellbeing of children and families? This is your opportunity to make a real difference as a Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) in our Universal Team for Child & Family Health.

As the NUM, you'll take charge of coordinating patient services, unit management, and nursing staff while fostering a culture of quality, safety, and collaboration. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care, efficient resource management, and a positive environment for staff and patients alike.

About You

• You have current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• You have Extensive recent post registration clinical experience and knowledge of current nursing and midwifery issues in Child and Family Health.
• You bring strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to inspire, guide, and support a clinical team in delivering exceptional care.
• You are dedicated to patient-focused care, clinical governance, and quality improvement, with demonstrated expertise in implementing evidence-based practices and innovative care models.
• You possess solid experience in budget management, financial performance monitoring, and effective communication, with advanced computer literacy in Microsoft applications and roster systems.

Where You'll be Working

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. 
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.

For more information, please visit:  https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Hudson on 4328 7935 or Julie.Hudson@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2025

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.