Nurse Unit Manager (Level 3) - Hospital Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison

Employment Type :TemporaryPart Time until 30 June 2028
Position Classification :Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration :$78.11 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week :24
Requisition ID :REQ
Location : The Langton Centre, Surry Hills
Applications close : Monday 31 August 2026

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, and/or their families and carers. Outpatient D&A; services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A; services are provided at Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St. George and Sutherland Hospitals. Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use.

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for the efficient management of the Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation & Liaison (HDACL) nursing team in accordance with the NSW Health HDACL and SESLHD Emergency Department Assessment Unit (EDAU) Models of Care. The NUM is responsible for leading nursing staff, ensuring effective liaison between all health professionals and is responsible for the environment, work, and health and safety management.

SESLHD Drug & Alcohol strives to be a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, as well as workers. We have Aboriginal identified positions, cultural supervision is available, and we welcome and encourage applicants for this position who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander themselves. The job provides an opportunity to work closely with community and strengthen connections and engagement with healthcare.

Our service also strives to provide a safe space for workers from diverse populations, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.





The NSW Public Health System Nurse' & Midwives' (State) Award states that the Nurse Unit Manager is 'the registered nurse in charge of a ward or unit or group of wards or units in a public hospital or health service or public health organisation' and is responsible for the coordination of patient services, unit management and staff management.

The purpose of the NUM role for HDACL services is to:

- Lead, direct and coordinate patient care for HDACL services at Prince of Wales, St George and Sutherland Hospitals.
- Ensure the practice of nursing is safe and efficient, while maintaining standards of care.
- Lead and co-ordinate the nursing and multi-disciplinary care team at the unit level and monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit.

The NUM performs as a clinical leader and manager with accountability for culture, quality and safety, professional integrity, financial management, change management and the experience of patients.

Benefits

- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

The NUM is pivotal to the cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective teamwork furthering the advancement of the nursing profession.

Selection Criteria

- Registered Nurse with current registration to practice from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or working towards the same; or alternatively relevant work experience or a combination of qualification and work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of drug and alcohol services.
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise, communicate and negotiate with key service stakeholders such as hospital managers and relevant hospital personnel.




- Demonstrated ability to implement and manage change to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team, utilising high-level communication skills, with an ongoing commitment to professional development to further advance their management and leadership competencies.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams.

Information For Applicants

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work setting. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Level 3) - Hospital Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison (City of Sydney)
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