Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2) - Bed Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time ; minimum 32 hours per week
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $69.14 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ632036
About the Role
Royal Prince Alfred is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Dame Edith Walker Hospitals. RPAH is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants.
The Nursing Unit Manager role is accountable for the operational bed management, access and patient flow through Royal Prince Alfred hospital (RPAH) on a day to day basis. The role responsible for providing strong leadership, advanced analytical and negotiation skills.
The Nursing Unit Manager role is responsible for timely escalation of patient flow issues to the Nurse Manager Patient Flow l and executive unit after hours.
The Nursing Unit Manager Level 2 responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Nursing Unit Manager Level 1.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current unencumbered Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Experience in rostering: managing skill mix and care delivery models according to patient services.
- Advanced communication and negotiation skills and experience in conflict resolution.
- Ability to work across a rotating roster.
Benefits and Perks!
Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
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Applications Close: 22 February 2026
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