Nurse Unit Manager, Transit Lounge in Sydney

Nurse Unit Manager, Transit Lounge in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time On-site
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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.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration:$2,759.70 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ701286

The Transit Lounge is a fast paced short stay transition from inpatient to discharge home of to a facility. We typically see between 20-30 patients a day and managed with 2 registered nurses. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 18:00.

What you'll be doing

  • 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 being the wards, ward clerks and NUM's as well as rehab facilities and pharmacy
  • Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
  • 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.

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Nurse Unit Manager, Transit Lounge in Sydney employer: NSW Health

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.

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Contact Details:

NSW Health Recruitment Team