Nurse Unit Manager- Emergency Department Level 1- Temporary Full/ Part Time- The Sutherland Hospital

Job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time/Part Time until 02 February 2026

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $64.10 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ552386

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications Close: 23 February 2026

Come Work With Us!

An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!

The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to the Emergency Department.

The vision for nursing and midwifery at The Sutherland Hospital is to: Build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.

Your New Role

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.

The Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2026-202+ guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices.

For role related queries or questions contact Shelley Armour on Shelley.Armour@health.nsw.gov.au

The purpose of the Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) role is to: lead, direct and co-ordinate patient care within the unit; ensuring the nursing practice is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives; supporting and developing staff together with the Emergency Department (ED) Leadership Team; monitor the business and management functions of the unit, aiming to meet agreed targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPI); ensure safety of staff/patients/visitors in the unit

Our Hospital And Community

Established in 1+58, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire, colloquially known as ‘The Shire’. Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and located in Caringbah, the hospital campus is close to some of Sydney’s great beaches, restaurants, bars and cafes at Cronulla and is close to the beautiful Royal National Park. At Miranda, just a short walk away from the hospital, there is a Westfield Shopping Centre and cinema complex.

The Benefits

Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Salary packaging options - Up to $+k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
Discounted Private Health Insurance

Selection Criteria

Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
Relevant management tertiary qualification and/or ED management work experience, with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to lead a team with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice and person-centred practice.
Demonstrated knowledge and recent clinical experience in the management and delivery of Emergency health care services
Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams.
Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care and managing change.
Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills

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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.

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 SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.