Clinical Nursing Unit Manager - Emergency Department

🏥 Lead clinical care and patient flow in a fast-paced Emergency Department
👩‍⚕️ Inspire and develop a skilled, multidisciplinary nursing team
🚀 Drive quality improvement, safety and service excellence

Lead with confidence. Shape patient care and flow in a dynamic Emergency Department environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $143,997.19 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mt Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the Emergency Department at Mount Druitt Hospital, where you will play a key leadership role in supporting safe, timely and patient-centred care. You will work alongside experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams in a busy environment where strong leadership and collaboration make a real difference.

• Lead and support nursing teams in a dynamic Emergency Department

• Work collaboratively with senior clinicians to support patient access and flow

• Contribute to a culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement

• Support staff development, professional growth and positive workplace practices

• Help deliver efficient services while balancing patient and operational priorities

What you'll be doing 
As the Clinical Nursing Unit Manager, you will provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day coordination of nursing services, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care throughout their Emergency Department journey.

• Lead, coordinate and supervise nursing staff, including development and clinical support

• Monitor workforce allocation, service delivery and resource utilisation

• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement and clinical safety

• Support patient flow initiatives, performance targets, audits and service reporting

• Lead change and improvement initiatives that strengthen nursing care and service outcomes

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 Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Division 1, with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

Selection Criteria

1. Must hold or be working towards a post-registration qualification in emergency/critical care or nursing management, or have a minimum 5 years post registration experience in Emergency Medicine.

2. Demonstrated understanding of the different Emergency Department's models of care and an understanding of the Emergency Key Performance Indicators including Emergency Treatment Performance (ETP).

3. Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues, problem-solving, formulating new approaches and implementing strategies, including the ability to develop and monitor outcomes.

4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with other healthcare workers, clients and carers.

5. Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail.

6. Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative.

7. Demonstrated understanding of managing nursing and resource allocations to deliver effective and efficient care.

8. Understanding of the management of patient complaints and patient privacy.

    

Requisition ID: REQ686762 
Applications Close: 5 October 2026 

 
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• For inquiries about the role, contact David Glastonbury on 0427109397