Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Perioperative Unit - Perm FT

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Requisition ID: REQ680914 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: Liverpool Hospital Applications close: 16/08/2026 Contact: Rima Chaurasia - A/ Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services on Rima.Chaurasia@health.nsw.gov.au Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position. 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 Lead a high-performing Perioperative Unit and make a lasting impact on patient care, staff development and service excellence as a Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2). You will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership across a dynamic perioperative environment, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. • Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, fostering a positive workplace culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. • Drive clinical excellence through effective workforce management, staff development, coaching and performance support. • Play a key role in managing human, physical and financial resources to achieve optimal patient outcomes and efficient service delivery. • Join a health service committed to innovation, quality improvement and empowering staff to achieve their full potential while shaping the future of perioperative care. Are You the Right Fit? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about perioperative services, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is committed to building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional patient outcomes. You will bring to the role: • Demonstrated experience leading and supporting nursing teams, with the ability to foster a positive, accountable and inclusive workplace culture. • Strong operational and resource management skills, with the ability to balance staffing, patient flow, budgets and service priorities effectively. • A collaborative leadership style that enables strong partnerships with multidisciplinary teams, patients and key stakeholders. • Proven ability to drive quality improvement, clinical governance, risk management and evidence-based practice. • Commitment to mentoring, coaching and developing staff while creating a culture of continuous learning, innovation and excellence. If you are a motivated and influential leader ready to shape the future of perioperative services while making a meaningful impact on patients, staff and the broader organisation, we’d love to hear from you. 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. • Demonstrated senior nursing leadership and service management experience in a relevant clinical setting. • Proven ability to manage workforce, financial and physical resources to deliver safe, high-quality, culturally responsive care. • Demonstrated effective communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, conflict resolution and performance management skills. • Demonstrated critical thinking and experience in evidence-based practice, risk management, work health and safety, and quality improvement. 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 SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au • 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 SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au . 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. .