Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Orthopaedic Ward 2B - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT

Experienced and engaging orthopaedic nurse leader with the ability to lead a dynamic team while maintaining a strong focus on safe, high-quality and patient centred care across the surgical and rehabilitative patient journey. Demonstrates excellent communication, active listening and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain team-oriented relationships with nursing, medical, allied health and support service teams to optimise patient outcomes. Committed to continuous quality improvement, clinical governance, patient safety and accreditation standards, using data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and drive evidence-based practice within the orthopaedic setting. Promotes a positive and inclusive workplace culture through effective leadership, coaching and mentoring, supporting staff development, engagement, wellbeing and accountability. Skilled in coordinating patient flow, discharge planning and multidisciplinary care to ensure efficient service delivery, enhanced patient experiences and optimal utilisation of resources within the orthopaedic unit.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.





Describe your experience leading a nursing team and managing an orthopaedic or relevant clinical service to deliver safe, compassionate, quality and culturally responsive patient care.

Provide an example of how you have effectively managed staff, resources and competing priorities, including communicating with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team and managing conflict or performance issues.

Describe how you have used critical thinking and clinical leadership to manage risks, support evidence-based nursing practice and contribute to work health and safety and quality improvement within a clinical unit.

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via




- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

- Adaptable work options, including hybrid and diverse hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

- Discounted gym membership through
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-secure setting that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe

Child Safe Standards

.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Orthopaedic Ward 2B - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney