Associate Nurse Unit Manager in Sydney

About us

We are Australia’s leading, specialised, non‑profit advocate and provider of abortion and contraception services. We are a significant provider of clinical and support services across Australia. We work to give people reproductive choices.

MSI Australia operates a network of 7 clinics, a national telehealth service providing comprehensive termination of pregnancy, contraception, vasectomy and national family planning support. Our Westmead clinic is open Monday to Friday, providing Surgical Termination of Pregnancy, Medical Termination of Pregnancy, Long‑Acting‑Reversible‑Contraception, and Vasectomies.

The Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager with MSI Australia, you’ll provide senior clinical leadership in our Westmead clinic. You’ll support the Nurse Unit Manager to deliver safe, high‑quality, client‑centred care and keep day‑to‑day clinic operations running smoothly. You’ll help shape clinical governance, quality and risk management, workforce coordination and staff development.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Providing high-quality, empathetic and evidence-based nursing care in line with MSI Australia policies, procedures and best practice.
• Acting as senior nurse leader “on the floor”, supporting smooth client flow and effective list management.
• Providing expert clinical advice and acting as a point of escalation for nursing staff, managing clinic risk and escalating matters to the NUM as required.
• Ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards, medication safety and scope of practice requirements.
• Supporting the NUM to meet legislative, regulatory, accreditation and clinical governance requirements.
• Assisting with incident, near‑miss and complaint management, including investigation, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Taking part in audits, accreditation activities and quality improvement programs.
• Contributing to organisational quality, safety and risk initiatives with the Risk and Safety team.
• Assisting with clinic operations, including rostering support, staff breaks, stock and resource management, and budget awareness.
• Monitoring the clinic environment to keep it safe, clean and efficient.
• Supporting follow‑up of clients who need post‑appointment clinical management, along with the related administration.
• Stepping into the NUM role as needed during leave or unplanned absences.
• Supporting onboarding, training and ongoing development of nursing staff.
• Promoting a positive team culture built on accountability, professionalism, teamwork and continuous improvement.

We are looking for

• A pro‑choice advocate.
• A Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Solid post‑registration clinical experience, including senior nursing or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of the National Accreditation Standards and ACORN standards.
• Sound understanding of infection prevention and control, medication safety and clinical risk management.
• Experience supporting clinic operations, such as rostering, stock management and client flow.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership skills that promote a positive team culture.
• Active and reflective listening skills, with an understanding of how to provide empathetic care.
• Experience in day surgery, recovery and women’s health (desirable).
• Family Planning Certificate or Midwifery qualification (desirable).

Benefits of working at MSI Australia

• Generous salary packaging options up to $9,010 + $2,650 meals and entertainment.
• Dynamic Learning Management Platform and opportunity to access professional development / study leave allowance.
• Up to 14 weeks company paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted clinical services for you and your immediate family members.

Employment Requirement

• Provision of two professional referees.
• Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to commencement.
• Be prepared to undergo an International Vetting Check, prior to commencement.
• Declaration of full immunisation history.
• Evidence of current working rights in Australia.

Organisational Goals, Missions, Values, Purpose, Behaviour Statements

Our Goal: The Prevention of Unwanted Births

Our Mission: Children by Choice not Chance

Our Values: Integrity, Agency, Safety, Quality, Courage

Our Purpose: Your choice, made easier

In this role, you will:

• Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy for employees and all relevant MSI policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to organisational values and behaviours at all times.

Position enquiries

For further information regarding this position, please contact: recruitment@msiaustralia.org.au

Application Support

Person and community centred healthcare involves cultural safety, a diverse workforce and multidisciplinary skills. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of migrant and refugee backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQ+ people.