Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Orthopaedic Ward 2B - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ696194
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $146,423.50 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 11/10/2026
Contact: Ngan Nguyen on Ngan.Nguyen@health.nsw.gov.au/(02)9616 8113
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Lead and support the Fairfield Hospital Orthopaedic Unit team, fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate and high-quality patient-centred care. Provide visible clinical and operational leadership within a fast paced orthopaedic environment, working collaboratively with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the perioperative and inpatient journey. Develop and empower staff through coaching, mentoring, professional development and a strong commitment to staff engagement, wellbeing and accountability. Drive quality and safety initiatives within the unit by actively participating in clinical governance, risk management and continuous quality improvement activities that enhance patient care, recovery and experience. Manage the unit’s workforce and resources effectively, balancing clinical, operational and financial priorities to support efficient patient flow, timely access to care, and the delivery of responsive and sustainable orthopaedic services.
Are You the Right Fit?
Experienced and engaging orthopaedic nurse leader with the ability to lead a dynamic team while maintaining a strong focus on safe, high-quality and patient centred care across the surgical and rehabilitative patient journey. Demonstrates excellent communication, active listening and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with nursing, medical, allied health and support service teams to optimise patient outcomes. Committed to continuous quality improvement, clinical governance, patient safety and accreditation standards, using data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and drive evidence-based practice within the orthopaedic setting. Promotes a positive and inclusive workplace culture through effective leadership, coaching and mentoring, supporting staff development, engagement, wellbeing and accountability. Skilled in coordinating patient flow, discharge planning and multidisciplinary care to ensure efficient service delivery, enhanced patient experiences and optimal utilisation of resources within the orthopaedic unit.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Describe your experience leading a nursing team and managing an orthopaedic or relevant clinical service to deliver safe, compassionate, quality and culturally responsive patient care.
- Provide an example of how you have effectively managed staff, resources and competing priorities, including communicating with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team and managing conflict or performance issues.
Describe how you have used critical thinking and clinical leadership to manage risks, support evidence-based nursing practice and contribute to work health and safety and quality improvement within a clinical unit.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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