St George Hospital

St George Hospital – Nurse Unit Manager 2 – Post Anaesthetic Care Unit – Permanent Full Time Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 Remuneration : $133,112.75 per annum plus Superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Applications Close : 14 September 2025 Overview The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is the registered nurse in charge of a ward/unit or group of wards/units or a service within SESLHD. The NUM leads, directs and coordinates patient or client care; ensures nursing practice is safe and efficient, and maintains standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives. The NUM leads the nursing and multidisciplinary care team at the ward or unit level and monitors the business and management functions of the ward or unit. The NUM2 role involves responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward/unit management and staff management that exceed those of a Nursing Unit Manager Level 1. The position requires broad nursing experience, professional integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, advocacy, collaboration, and commitment to advancing the profession of nursing and care provision. Responsibilities Lead, direct and coordinate patient or client care within the ward/unit. Ensure safe and efficient nursing practice and drive continual quality improvement initiatives. Lead and coordinate the nursing and multidisciplinary care team at the unit level. Monitor and manage the business and management processes of the ward/unit. Demonstrate capability through attitude, skills, behavior and attributes including collaboration and effective teamwork. Qualifications and Skills Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with demonstrated commitment to professional development. Knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services. Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development. Effective interpersonal and communication skills to engage, enable and manage teams. Ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services. Recent experience as a Nurse Unit Manager. Benefits Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment with Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Application Information Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries, please contact Marnie Ungaro via email at Diversity and Inclusion We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Additional Information Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health recognises everyone is unique and may require adjustments during the recruitment/interview process. Email with your requests. Information for applicants: temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable permanent residents are identified; applicants are assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria; successful applicants will be reviewed for vaccination requirements as per NSW Health policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr