Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/06/2027)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $76.06 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ693495
Applications Close: 27/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every prospect to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney's western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Lead a dedicated General Surgery Nursing team and make a meaningful impact on patient care as the Nurse Unit Manager at Nepean Hospital.

In this rewarding leadership role, you will drive clinical excellence, support and develop staff, and help shape a high-performing ward within a dynamic and collaborative healthcare environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence positive outcomes for patients, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and contribute to the ongoing success of a busy surgical service.

If you are a passionate Nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time Employees only
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing




- Outstanding education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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What you will bring to the role * Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) AND extensive relevant post registration nursing experience.

- Demonstrated ability to create and support a culture of integrity and professionalism which adheres to legislation and policy.
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
- Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit/ward are managed to deliver safe and efficient health care within available resources.
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and organizational goals utilising change management principles.
- Evidence of and commitment to patient/client/customer focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Current Driver's License and ability to travel within the LHD as required.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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