At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team in delivering high-quality palliative care.
- Company: Join one of Australia’s largest health care providers with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounted health insurance, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your unique strengths.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and recent clinical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers. Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment.
About The Role
The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) Level 2 provides strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the Palliative Care Unit (PCU), ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based and person centred care. The PCU NUM is accountable for the effective management, coordination and continuous improvement of nursing and multidisciplinary services within the unit, ensuring excellence in clinical care, patient safety, workforce capability and service performance.
Your main duties will include:
- Leads and supports nursing and support staff to deliver compassionate and responsive palliative care, while fostering a culture of collaboration, professional accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
- The role is responsible for managing human, financial and physical resources, monitoring operational and clinical performance and ensuring compliance with professional, legislative, accreditation and clinical governance requirements.
About You
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting
- Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
Nurse Unit Manager in Sydney employer: Calvary Health Care
Calvary is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading national healthcare organisation. With generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment, employees can thrive in a flexible work culture across major cities like Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Join us to be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises diversity, inclusion, and career growth, all while delivering quality care to the community.
