NUM 2- Palliative and Cancer Services

Overview Employment Type : Permanent Full TimePosition Classification : Nurse Unit Manager Level 2Remuneration : $133,112.75 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week : 38Location : The Sutherland Hospital, CaringbahApplications close : 26 October 2025 Your new role : The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. The Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager is the registered nurse/midwife in charge of a ward/unit or group of wards/units or a service within SESLHD. Role context : Seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to join our team in Palliative and Cancer Services. The NUM plays an important role within a supportive team to ensure our patients have a great experience while in our care. The purpose of the Nursing Unit Manager, Palliative Care and Cancer Service is to: lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client care; ensure the practice of nursing and/or midwifery is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives; lead and co-ordinate the nursing/midwifery and multi-disciplinary care team at the ward or unit level; monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit. As the leader of the unit, the NUM will demonstrate capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely: broad nursing experience and knowledge; understanding that patients are the central focus of service delivery; professional integrity; ethical conduct; accountability; advocacy; enabling others; cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective teamwork; commitment to advancing the profession of nursing/midwifery and care provision. The Benefits Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay, up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment plus novated leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. For Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant. Selection Criteria Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (APHRA). Relevant management qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with demonstrated commitment to professional development. A demonstrated 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 that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams. Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services. Recent clinical experience in Acute Cancer Care Nursing. Further information Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards (information only) How to apply for this position Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees to define how we work and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity and Inclusion We embrace diversity and strive to maintain an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all employees regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education or socio-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises that you may require adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and availability times. Information for applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified following labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases prior to offer. We have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can provide support ( ). For additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. Note: The description retains the essential information about the role and requirements while removing non-essential boilerplate. 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