Nurse Unit Manager - Medical Surgical Ward & Close Observation Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital
Remuneration: $136,692.19 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ610997
Advertisement Closes: 16/10/2025
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 a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.
Join a service that values safe, compassionate, and person-centred healthcare! At NBMLHD there is an excellent opportunity available for a Nurse Unit Manager to take charge of our Medical Surgical Ward and Close Observation Units. This is your chance to make a difference and truly raise the standard of patient care as you work collaboratively with your team. Your leadership will enable the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care, effectively using resources and coordinating staff.
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and elevate operations across one of the region’s largest employers? This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a real difference and supporting your community, this is where your professionalism and heart can shine.
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.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
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.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation, Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Naomi Jensen on Naomi.Jensen@health.nsw.gov.au
