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Clinical Nursing Unit Manager - Emergency DepartmentWestern Sydney Local Health District • Sydney, AU
Clinical Nursing Unit Manager - Emergency Department

Clinical Nursing Unit Manager - Emergency Department

Western Sydney Local Health District • Sydney, AU
5 days ago
Job description

Clinical Nursing Unit Manager - Emergency Department

Lead clinical care and patient flow in a fast-paced Emergency Department
Inspire and develop a skilled, multidisciplinary nursing team
Drive quality improvement, safety and service excellence

Lead with confidence. Shape patient care and flow in a dynamic Emergency Department environment.

Where you'll be working

Join the Emergency Department at Mount Druitt Hospital, where you will play a key leadership role in supporting safe, timely and patient-centred care. You will work alongside experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams in a busy environment where strong leadership and collaboration make a real difference.

Lead and support nursing teams in a dynamic Emergency Department

Work collaboratively with senior clinicians to support patient access and flow

Contribute to a culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement

Support staff development, professional growth and positive workplace practices

Help deliver efficient services while balancing patient and operational priorities

What you'll be doing

As the Clinical Nursing Unit Manager, you will provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day coordination of nursing services, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care throughout their Emergency Department journey.

Lead, coordinate and supervise nursing staff, including development and clinical support

Monitor workforce allocation, service delivery and resource utilisation

Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement and clinical safety

Support patient flow initiatives, performance targets, audits and service reporting

Lead change and improvement initiatives that strengthen nursing care and service outcomes

Registration: Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Division 1, with the Australian Health PractitionersRegulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

  • Must hold or be working towards a post-registration qualification in emergency/critical care or nursing management, or have a minimum 5 years post registration experience in Emergency Medicine.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the different Emergency Department's models of care and an understanding of the Emergency Key Performance Indicators including Emergency Treatment Performance (ETP).
  • Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues, problem-solving, formulating new approaches and implementing strategies, including the ability to develop and monitor outcomes.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with other healthcare workers, clients and carers.
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative.
  • Demonstrated understanding of managing nursing and resource allocations to deliver effective and efficient care.
  • Understanding of the management of patient complaints and patient privacy.

Requisition ID: REQ686762
Applications Close:5 October 2026

For inquiries about the role, contact David Glastonbury on 0427109***

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stopping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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