Nursing Unit Manager, Anaesthetics
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,627.63 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ666340
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Hospital, Interventional Suite. Comprising of 14 state-of-the-art operating theatres, including a Hybrid Theatre, alongside 2 Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, 4 Procedure Rooms, a 41-bed Recovery Unit, Anaesthetic Services, and a contemporary Sterilising Services Department.
What you'll be doing
As the Nurse Unit Manager – Anaesthetic Services, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership to ensure the efficient and effective coordination of services, supporting optimal theatre utilisation and patient flow. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and anaesthetists, you will ensure the delivery of timely, safe, and high-quality care through a visible, hands-on leadership approach.
Join us at a pivotal moment in healthcare on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is transitioning to become part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), bringing with it the innovation, stability, and opportunity of the NSW Health Service. This is an exciting time to join a hospital redefining what excellent public healthcare looks like in one of Sydney’s most vibrant coastal communities.
Why join us?
- Meaningful career development with access to specialist education, training and leadership programs.
- Opportunities to shape the future of care through specialty working groups in research, clinical trials, workforce wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
- Generous NSW Health benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, additional leave provisions, and more.
Seeking a dynamic and visionary perioperative leader who inspires teams, develops talent, fosters a high-performing and positive culture, and drives excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes across Anaesthetic Services.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse – Division 1 with AHPRA registration and relevant management qualifications or equivalent experience, with a demonstrated commitment to professional development in perioperative services, specifically anaesthetics. Minimum 3 years’ experience in perioperative anaesthetic services is essential.
- Demonstrated clinical experience working within a complex perioperative environment with 10 or more operating theatres undertaking complex surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and support staff within a perioperative services environment, promoting a collaborative and patient-focused team culture.
- Demonstrated effective communication, organisational, and operational management skills, including experience with clinical governance, quality improvement, roster management systems, and electronic medical records.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lachlan Munro on Lachlan.Munro@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 08 June 2026
