Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
• Plus, so many more.

What you will be doing in this role

Are you a dedicated and experienced Nurse Leader ready to take on an exciting challenge? We are seeking a dynamic Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Harrison Ward, a 30-bed Medical/Surgical unit specialising in general medicine, complex wound care management, endocrinology and chronic pain management. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring our patients receive the best treatment possible in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide a dedicated team of highly skilled nurses while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Your leadership will be critical in fostering an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice, professional development, and innovative patient care. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare and are ready to lead a vibrant ward where teamwork and compassionate care are paramount, we would love to hear from you.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous experience as a Nurse Unit Manager—preferred but not essential. Team Leaders with acting NUM experience are encouraged to apply.
• You’ll hold a Postgraduate qualification in Leadership or Management or be working towards it.
• You’ll demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge with a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience, ideally within a Medical/Surgical field, though other backgrounds will be considered.
• You’ll be committed to process improvement and quality care, with a strong understanding of the National Standards.
• You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, an authentic and respectful communication style, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and senior executives.
• You’ll hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with full Australian working rights.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ashleigh Horne on [email protected]. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.

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