Nurse Unit Manager – Special Care Nursery | Sydney

A leadership opportunity is available for a dynamic, experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to provide exceptional clinical and operational leadership to the Special Care Nursery on a full-time basis at a private hospital in Western Sydney.

This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional, ready to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of excellence in woman-centred care. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will perform duties to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered in line with the care values and strategic direction of the Hospital.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a skilled team of midwives while ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to women and newborns across all shifts, including weekends and public holidays;
• Providing ongoing education, training, and mentorship to midwifery staff, fostering professional development and continuous learning;
• Driving clinical governance while ensuring safe, evidence-based care in line with best practice and regulatory standards;
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and foster a supportive work environment for staff.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Midwife;
• Experience in a management or senior leadership position;
• Demonstrated experience in Special Care Nursery/NICU;
• Proven ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and material resources;
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a continuous improvement program;
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical practice;
• Passion for education and mentoring staff, with a demonstrated ability to provide hands-on training;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients, families, and the healthcare team;
• Ability to lead by example, instilling a culture of care, professionalism, and innovation.

BENEFITS

The hospital offers amazing employee benefits, including:

• Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee Referral Programs;
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning and education scholarships;
• Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
• Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching, and support;
• Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing, and more.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The hospital, located in Western Sydney, is a modern facility with 12 Operating Theatres and two Cardiac Cath labs. The hospital performs a full range of elective surgeries, including cardiac, neurosurgery, urology, orthopaedic, gynaecology, colorectal, general, plastics, obstetrics, Paediatric, ENT, and Spinal Surgery. The 16-bed ICU provides specialised care for patients who require constant monitoring, intensive nursing care and advanced respiratory, cardiac and renal support therapies.

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