Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Emergency Department - Perm FT/ PT
Requisition ID: REQ672564
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $70.50 per Hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 05/07/2026
Contact: Courtney Macdonald - Operational Nurse Manager |Courtney.Macdonald@health.nsw.gov.au | (02) 9616 8112 |
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.
This role is a rare chance to step into the heart of a fast paced Emergency Department and truly shape the standard of care.
The Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (CNUM) is in charge of all aspects of the unit environment and takes overall responsibility for the standard of patient care in the unit, giving you the platform to lead culture, elevate patient experience and drive high quality, compassionate care across every shift.
It’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence outcomes that matter and help deliver SWSLHD’s vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.
Achieve Something Great — Lead With Impact. Lift Every Shift
- Drive Clinical Excellence — Lead a high performing ED where safe, compassionate, evidence based care is the standard.
- Create Positive Culture — Build a workplace grounded in Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
- Champion Patient Experience — Bring the vision of Transforming Your Experience to life for patients, families and staff.
- Lead Resource Stewardship — Manage human, physical and financial resources to deliver high quality care within budget.
- Strengthen Team Leadership — Mentor, coach and develop staff to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional care.
Are You the Right Fit? —A Leader With Purpose, Presence and Heart.
- Experienced Clinical Leader — You bring senior nursing experience and confidence managing complex, fast paced clinical environments.
- Effective Communicator — You engage patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams with clarity, empathy and professionalism.
- Critical Thinker — You use evidence, reflection and sound judgement to guide decisions and improve care delivery.
- Culture Builder — You navigate conflict, support performance, and foster a respectful, collaborative team environment.
- Safety and Quality Advocate — You understand risk, WHS and quality systems and actively embed them into everyday practice.
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.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the management of the unit and the delivery of evidenced based nursing care
Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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 SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@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 Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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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