Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Medical Assessment Unit -

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$2,435.70 a week
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Temporary

Full-time
 
Location
Prairiewood NSW
 
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Full job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week – up to July 2026
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $2,435.70 per week


Requisition ID: REQ603385
Application Close Date: 21/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 24/09/2025 – 01/10/2025
Contact Details: Brendon Shapter – 0429 074 885 | Brendon.shapter@health.nsw.gov.au


Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position


About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is seeking an energetic and compassionate Nurse Unit Manager (NUM 1) to lead our Medical Assessment Unit (MAU). This pivotal role offers the opportunity to implement and evaluate evidence-based, culturally appropriate nursing care that meets the diverse needs of our community. As a leader in person-centred care, you will foster effective communication with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate healthcare. You will be accountable for your own clinical practice and that of your team, promoting critical reflection, continuous professional development, and performance excellence.


What You'll be Doing
The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is in-charge of all aspects of the unit environment and takes overall responsibility for the standard of patient care in the unit. The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, unit management and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and efficient use of resources.

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.

The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.


Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield Hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.

Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.

The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.


Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD
Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Medical Assessment Unit
Highlight the main factors driving your interest in this position and express what aspects of joining the Medical Assessment Unit motivates you the most.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.


Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.


Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.


At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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