Nurse Unit Manager - Barry Collins Surgical Ward

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital

Remuneration: $150,816.93 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ688811

Applications Close: 07/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Hawkesbury District Health Service is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding districts. The service provides 24-hour emergency, medical, surgical, diagnostic, maternity, neonatal, paediatric, palliative, intensive and coronary care services.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to join the team in our Barry Collins Surgical Ward. The District Nursing and Midwifery Workforce is committed to providing safe, compassionate and person-centred care in collaboration with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams. As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care while fostering a positive and supportive clinical environment.

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for all aspects of the ward environment and is accountable for maintaining the highest standards of patient care within the unit. This role is central to the coordination of patient care, operational management and clinical leadership, ensuring the efficient use of resources and the delivery of safe, effective and quality nursing services. Working closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams, you will lead and support staff, drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to achieving organisational and patient care outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care and developing high-performing teams within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.

Join us at Hawkesbury District Hospital and be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

• Novated Leasing

• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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