Requisition ID: REQ700963

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week. Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $72.62 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Fairfield Hospital - Emergency Department

Applications close: 25/10/2026

Contact: Kiara Dodd - Nurse Manager, Emergency Department on 0411 592 818 or 9616 8148 | [email protected]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great An exciting opportunity is available for experienced and motivated nursing leaders to join Fairfield Hospital's Emergency Department as a Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 (NUM Lvl 1).

Fairfield Emergency Department is strengthening its nursing leadership structure through the implementation of a 24-hour, seven-day Clinical Nurse Unit Manager model, supporting the NSW Health Safe Staffing initiative.

This is an prospect to become part of an evolving Emergency Department leadership team, providing visible clinical and operational leadership while contributing to improved patient safety, workforce capability, clinical governance and Emergency Department performance.

Working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, senior nursing clinicians, medical leadership and multidisciplinary teams, the NUM will be responsible for coordinating safe, effective and patient-centred care throughout the Emergency Department.

Key Opportunities Include

- Lead a dynamic Emergency Department team
- Strengthen patient safety and clinical excellence
- Contribute to Emergency Department performance
- Develop and support the nursing workforce
- Shape the future of emergency nursing leadership

Are You The Right Fit

- Strong clinical leadership and the ability to lead by example.
- Professional integrity, accountability and sound clinical judgement.
- Confidence in managing complex clinical and operational situations.
- Excellent communication, active listening, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
- The ability to make timely, evidence-informed decisions while balancing patient safety and operational requirements.




- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to challenges.
- The ability to manage performance concerns, provide constructive feedback and support professional development.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, psychological safety and a respectful workplace culture.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing responsibilities.
- Effective multidisciplinary collaboration and the ability to establish positive professional relationships.
- An understanding of clinical governance, incident management, risk mitigation and quality improvement.
- A commitment to improving patient experience, workforce capability and Emergency Department performance.

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) with relevant tertiary qualifications in Emergency Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management or a related discipline or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing clinical and operational priorities with knowledge of access and key performance indicators (KPI’s).
- Competence in using clinical information systems and the ability to develop skills in electronic rostering, incident management and workforce systems.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- 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.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- 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

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

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- 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

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- 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 implementing the 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.

📌 Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Emergency Department - Perm PT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney