Nursing Unit Manager Level 1 - Quality and Patient Safety
💙 Lead quality and patient safety in a dynamic hospital environment
🌟 Inspire and mentor high performing nursing teams
📈 Drive excellence in clinical governance and patient outcomes
Lead, inspire and strengthen quality and patient safety while managing nursing services, developing teams and delivering exceptional patient centred care.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $139,802.04 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join Blacktown Hospital, a leading healthcare facility within Western Sydney Local Health District, where innovation, collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. You'll become part of a supportive leadership team committed to delivering outstanding care while fostering a positive workplace culture where staff are empowered to grow and succeed.
Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence
Lead initiatives that improve quality, safety and patient experiences
Access ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
Contribute to a culture that values collaboration, respect and continuous improvement
Make a meaningful impact within one of Western Sydney's largest health services
What you'll be doing
As the Nursing Unit Manager Level 1, Quality and Patient Safety within the Blacktown Hospital Emergency Department, you will provide operational and clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality and person centred care. You will oversee the effective management of nursing services while driving continuous improvement across quality, safety and workforce performance in one of the hospital's busiest and most dynamic clinical environments.
Lead the coordination and management of nursing services, patient care and unit operations
Drive quality improvement, patient safety initiatives and clinical governance activities
Build, mentor and develop nursing staff through coaching, performance management and professional development
Manage workforce planning, recruitment, financial resources and patient flow to achieve service outcomes
Foster a positive team culture that reflects the values of Western Sydney Local Health District and delivers exceptional patient experiences
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 registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated relevant clinical nursing experience with postgraduate nursing qualifications in specialty or management, or working towards same
Demonstrated ability to lead change and to balance competing demands.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, manage and develop nursing/midwifery staff
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to assess nursing/ resource requirements and utilisation
Requisition ID: REQ669179
Applications Close: 14th July 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Alix Frost on 0438630556
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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
