Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 - Patient Flow Unit

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Nurse Unit Manager
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Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ591106 Requisition #

 ðŸ§­ Lead patient flow across two major hospitals
🚀 Drive innovation in care and service redesign
📚 Champion staff growth and best practice learning

 

 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 13.09.2026)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2  
Remuneration: $67.13 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:  Blacktown

 

Where you'll be working
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) operate across two campuses, providing essential healthcare services to the Western Sydney community. With over 50 years of service, we are evolving to meet growing demands and advancements in healthcare.

  • Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals both offer convenient access to shopping centres, just a 10-minute walk away.

  • Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to train stations.

  • We embrace innovation and growth to enhance patient care and community well-being.

  • Our dedicated team strives for excellence in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

 

What you'll be doing 
Lead and innovate patient flow as the Nurse Unit Manager across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. Drive safe, timely, and efficient care through expert coordination, contemporary models of care, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Oversee daily hospital bed and patient flow management

  • Reduce patient length of stay safely within benchmarks

  • Improve Emergency Treatment Performance through ED flow strategies

  • Lead clinical redesign projects to boost service efficiency

  • Build a culture of learning, innovation, and performance excellence

 

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 Requirements:

Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA 

 

Selection Criteria:

  1. Demonstrated knowledge of Patient Flow principles, challenges and/or experience in Patient Flow.

  2. Demonstrated ability to lead change and to balance competing demands

  3. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills and organisational skills

  4. Demonstrated computer skills with knowledge and experience in Patient Flow applications

  5. Proven ability to work autonomously and as member of a multidisciplinary team

  6. Demonstrated understanding of key performance indicators relating to patient flow and their impact on the organisation

  

Requisition ID:  REQ591106
Applications Close:  12th August 2025



Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. 

 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit. 

 

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. 

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