Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Care Navigation Care Coordination - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ633823
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $130,905.60 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Bolger Street, Campbelltown
Applications close: 26/01/2026
Contact: Emily Skeen - Nurse Manager on Emily.Skeen1@health.nsw.gov.au |0460008359
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
An exciting opportunity exists for a Nursing Unit Manager Level 1 (NUM1) to join the Care Navigation and Care Coordination (CNCC) Team within the Keeping Well in Community (KWIC) Directorate. This leadership role is pivotal in delivering a nurse-led chronic disease management service that empowers patients to self-manage their health and reduces avoidable hospital presentations. The service operates predominantly via telehealth from an office-based environment, with home visits integrated based on clinical necessity. As NUM1, you will provide both operational and clinical leadership, guiding sound clinical decision-making to ensure interventions are person-centred, culturally safe, and aligned with service eligibility criteria. In addition to leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a clinical caseload, delivering comprehensive assessments, care planning, health coaching, and linking patients to appropriate health and social services. You will also oversee clinical governance for a dedicated nursing workforce, fostering professional development, monitoring care quality, and driving continuous improvement. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, KWIC, this role offers the opportunity to lead innovation in integrated care, collaborate across primary, community, and acute settings, and contribute to SWSLHD’s vision of leading safe, sustainable care for healthier communities.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced nurse leader who is passionate about person-centred care and committed to improving health outcomes in the community. You will thrive in this role if you have strong leadership skills, advanced clinical knowledge, and the ability to inspire and guide a team in delivering high-quality care. A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement is essential, along with the capacity to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and service settings. If you are ready to take on a leadership role that drives innovation and makes a meaningful impact on patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or management experience or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
2. Describe your experience in providing operational leadership and managing a nursing team. How have you promoted a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement while balancing workforce planning responsibilities such as rostering and performance management.
3. Explain how you have maintained an active clinical caseload while fulfilling leadership responsibilities. How did you ensure care remained aligned with best practice and patient-centred principles?
4. Share an example of how you have overseen clinical service delivery that supports chronic disease management and hospital avoidance. What strategies did you use to ensure holistic, culturally responsive care?
5. Discuss your experience in implementing clinical governance processes such as referral management, risk stratification, and case review. How have you used data to monitor performance and drive service improvement?
6. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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