Nurse Unit Manager Grade 2, 4B Medical

• Lead a high-performing acute medical ward team

• Drive patient flow, quality care and service excellence

• Shape workforce capability and clinical outcomes
   

Lead, manage and inspire a dedicated nursing team delivering exceptional acute medical care while driving patient flow, quality improvement and workforce excellence.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Auburn District Hospital

Where you'll be working
At Auburn District Hospital, you'll join a supportive and values-driven team committed to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care to our diverse community. As Nurse Unit Manager of the 4B Medical Ward, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping clinical excellence, developing nursing capability and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital, you will have the opportunity to influence service delivery, support innovation and contribute to outstanding patient outcomes within a dynamic and rewarding healthcare environment.

·         Lead a busy and diverse acute medical ward providing high-quality inpatient care

·         Work alongside experienced nursing, medical, allied health and operational teams

·         Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and continuous improvement

·         Drive initiatives that enhance patient safety, quality outcomes and patient experience

·         Be part of an organisation committed to staff wellbeing, learning and professional growth

What you'll be doing 
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced nursing professional to oversee the clinical and operational management of the 4B Medical Ward. You will be accountable for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care while leading workforce, resource and quality management activities.

·         Provide visible clinical leadership and operational oversight of the ward's day-to-day activities

·         Manage staffing, rostering, workforce performance, recruitment and professional development

·         Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges to support efficient patient flow and timely care

·         Lead quality improvement, clinical governance and risk management initiatives to strengthen patient outcomes

·         Manage financial, equipment and resource utilisation to ensure efficient and sustainable service delivery

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

·         Registration: Current and valid registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 

 

Selection Criteria: 

1.     Relevant postgraduate qualifications in, nursing management or a relevant clinical specialty, or substantial equivalent experience, with demonstrated leadership experience in an acute inpatient setting.

2.     Demonstrated ability to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational requirements of an acute medical ward while responding to changing patient acuity and service demand.

3.     Demonstrated experience in workforce management, including staffing establishment, rostering, skill mix, recruitment, leave, attendance and staff performance.

4.     Demonstrated experience in financial and resource management, including monitoring expenditure, managing workforce costs and using resources within approved budgets.

5.     Demonstrated ability to manage patient flow, multidisciplinary care coordination and discharge planning in a busy inpatient environment.

6.     Demonstrated experience in clinical governance and quality improvement, including using incidents, audits and performance data to implement and evaluate improvement actions.

7.     Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage workplace issues and build a respectful, accountable and improvement-focused team culture.

8.     8. High-level communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with consumers, multidisciplinary teams, senior managers and other stakeholders.

Requisition ID: REQ692498
Applications Close: 20^th October 2026

Need more information?

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·         Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

·         Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

·         For inquiries about the role, contact Andrew Freeman on Andrew.Freeman@health.nsw.gov.au