Nurse Unit Manager - Intensive Care Services

• Lead a world-class critical care nursing team

• Drive excellence in patient outcomes and team performance

• Shape the future of intensive care at a major tertiary hospital

Lead, inspire, and deliver excellence in critical care nursing through expert leadership, patient-centred care, and innovative practice at Westmead Hospital. 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $133,112.75 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:  Intensive Care Services, Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the Intensive Care Services team at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) – one of NSW’s largest and most advanced tertiary and teaching hospitals. You’ll be part of a passionate and skilled workforce providing high-acuity care to some of the state’s most complex patients.

• Supportive, high-performing team culture committed to clinical excellence

• Work in a world-class facility equipped with advanced critical care technology

• Opportunities for leadership development and professional advancement

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment that values innovation and teamwork

• A culture built on respect, compassion, and continuous improvement

What you'll be doing 
As Nurse Unit Manager – Intensive Care Services, you’ll oversee the operational and clinical leadership of the unit, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient care delivery. You’ll lead and mentor nursing staff, manage resources effectively, and drive improvements in patient outcomes and service delivery.

• Lead, coordinate, and evaluate patient care across intensive care services

• Ensure the highest standards of nursing practice and patient safety

• Manage staffing, budgets, and operational performance efficiently

• Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and professional growth

• Champion innovation, research, and evidence-based practice in critical care

How to Apply
Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Make every moment count and join WSLHD at Westmead Hospital and take the next step in your leadership journey. Bring your vision, clinical expertise, and commitment to patient care to a role where you can truly make a difference.Apply now to lead one of NSW’s most dynamic and respected intensive care nursing teams, by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (NSW Registered Nurse – Division 1) 

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in management and/or specialty, or working towards attainment in same, or extensive management experience in the field that demonstrates ability to perform the role.

2. Recent relevant clinical and management experience deemed appropriate by WSLHD

3. Demonstrated recent experience and understanding of financial management and accountabilities in relation to stock and effective budget utilisation.

4. Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to patient care

5. Demonstrated ability to lead change that results in sustained improvements in patient care, throughput and resource utilisation.

6. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated conflict resolution experience.

Requisition ID: REQ602991   
Applications Close: 26^th October 2025

 
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• For inquiries about the role, contact Katie Anthony on Katie.Anthony@health.nsw.gov.au