Nurse Unit Manager - Barry Collins Surgical Ward
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital
Remuneration: $150,816.93 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688811
Applications Close: 07/09/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Hawkesbury District Health Service is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding districts. The service provides 24-hour emergency, medical, surgical, diagnostic, maternity, neonatal, paediatric, palliative, intensive and coronary care services.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to join the team in our Barry Collins Surgical Ward. The District Nursing and Midwifery Workforce is committed to providing safe, compassionate and person-centred care in collaboration with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams. As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care while fostering a positive and supportive clinical environment.
The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for all aspects of the ward environment and is accountable for maintaining the highest standards of patient care within the unit. This role is central to the coordination of patient care, operational management and clinical leadership, ensuring the efficient use of resources and the delivery of safe, effective and quality nursing services. Working closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams, you will lead and support staff, drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to achieving organisational and patient care outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care and developing high-performing teams within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.
Join us at Hawkesbury District Hospital and be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
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What you will bring to the role
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) AND extensive relevant post registration nursing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to create and support a culture of integrity and professionalism which adheres to legislation and policy.
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
- Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit/ward are managed to deliver safe and efficient health care within available resources.
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and organizational goals utilising change management principles.
- Evidence of and commitment to patient/client/customer focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Current Driver’s License and ability to travel within the LHD as required.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Shannan Waddups on Shannan.Waddups@health.nsw.gov.au
