Nurse Unit Manager (Gde 2) - Geriatrics and Rehab - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until August 2026
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,551.10 per week
Requisition ID: REQ584425
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 - 16/07/2025
Contact Details: Courtney Macdonald | (02) 9616 8110 | Courtney.Macdonald@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership journey? Fairfield Hospital is offering a temporary opportunity until August 2026 for a dedicated and inspiring Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2) to lead our vibrant team in Ward 1B – Geriatrics & Rehabilitation. This role is ideal for a passionate professional eager to step into a leadership position, drive high standards of care, and make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and staff during this rewarding interim period.
This 20-bed subacute unit is a vital part of our hospital, providing compassionate care to patients transitioning from acute care to rehabilitation or community placement. As a leader in this unit, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care as they regain independence and quality of life. As a Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll be supported by a cohesive team and have the opportunity to shape the future of geriatric and rehabilitation care.
What you'll be doing
Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Detail how your skills and professional background align with the requirements of the role, emphasizing the value you intend to bring to the Geriatrics & Rehabilitation Department.
- Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the Geriatrics & Rehabilitation Department.
- Describe your leadership style and how it aligns with the values of Ward 1B. How would you apply your leadership experience to support staff development
and drive continuous improvement in patient care?
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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