At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic nursing team and ensure exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Northern Beaches Hospital, a leader in healthcare with a focus on collaboration and respect.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with management experience and a passion for patient-focused care.
The predicted salary is between 126000 - 132000 $ per year.
Northern Beaches Hospital is seeking an outstanding nursing leader to join our team in a permanent full-time opportunity. You are a clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, driving operational excellence and fostering high-performing teams within a dynamic environment.
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and highly skilled leader to support and improve Transit Lounge as a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM). The Transit Lounge NUM is a clinical NUM role that combines administrative, clinical, technical, and educational responsibilities to facilitate the smooth operation and clinical success of the Transit Lounge at NBH.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily scheduling and resource allocation to support operational efficiency and patient flow.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, competency frameworks, and clinical protocols.
- Participate in quality activities and managing operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support onboarding, education, competency assessment, and ongoing development of staff and teams.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including wards, ward clerks, NUMs, rehab facilities, and pharmacy.
- Consistently demonstrate behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
- Demonstrate these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, patients, and consumers.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) AND relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a clinical team.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, roster management systems, and electronic medical records.
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in change management and initiating a new service delivery model within an established service.
- Evidence of and commitment to patient/customer focused care, clinical governance, and quality improvement.
Other Information
- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position
- Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
- Remuneration: $2,759.70 per week
- Hours Per Week: 38
- Where you’ll be working: The Transit Lounge is a fast-paced short stay transition from inpatient to discharge home or to a facility. We typically see between 20-30 patients a day managed with 2 registered nurses. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 18:00.
For role related queries or questions contact Kristen Boyd on Kristen.Boyd@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 4 November 2026
Nurse Unit Manager in Sydney employer: Northern Sydney Local Health District
Northern Sydney Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values both teamwork and independent contributions. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on health IT services in a vibrant community setting at Royal North Shore. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in network services.
Contact Details:
Northern Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
