Nurse Unit Manager Lvl 2 - B7 South Medical / Surgical & Adolescent Unit - Permanent Full Time - [...]

Nurse Unit Manager Lvl 2 - B7 South Medical / Surgical & Adolescent Unit - Permanent Full Time - Sydney Children's Hospital - REQ619214

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration : 137104.41 - 137104.41 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ619214

Location : Randwick

Applications close : Midnight on 15 November 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Join a team where your passion for paediatric care truly makes a difference. Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick — one of Australia’s leading specialist medical centres for children — is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of the Bilima Building in November 2025. This state-of-the-art redevelopment will enhance our ability to deliver world‑class care to seriously ill and injured children from across NSW and beyond. As part of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, our hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric and adolescent medical and surgical services, treating children with a variety of complex conditions.

Located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and co-located with Prince of Wales Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women, our campus offers easy access to beaches, amenities, and public transport. At Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, we put children first — always. You’ll be part of a warm, supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families.

The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is pivotal to the coordination of safe patient care, ward management and leadership with an understanding of the 'children first & foremost' philosophy to ensure optimum service delivery.

The NUM acts as a leader with advance role model skills that promote culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

• Leads, directs and co-ordinates safe patient care
• Ensures practice is safe and effective, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvements initiatives
• Manages the ward effectively and within agreed allocated resources

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including :

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Emily Matthews on Emily.Matthews@health.nsw.gov.au

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN 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.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview set‑up, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website

For roles that require formal qualifications , please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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