• Lead critical neonatal care in a fast-paced tertiary hospital environment
• Drive clinical excellence and staff development in a specialised NICU
• Make an impact in one of NSW’s largest and most advanced neonatal units
  

Manage and inspire a skilled nursing team delivering evidence-based care to critically unwell neonates at Westmead Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $64.09 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the leadership team at Westmead Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a world-class critical care environment co-located with The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and part of the largest birthing hospital in NSW. Westmead NICU delivers specialised care for critically unwell, premature, and growing neonates with diverse medical conditions in a fast-paced, evidence-driven setting.

• Lead in a cutting-edge neonatal unit renowned for clinical excellence and pioneering research
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering family-centred care
• Be part of a dynamic hospital environment that prioritises continuous improvement and innovation
• Access extensive professional development and leadership pathways within WSLHD
• Contribute to shaping the future of neonatal care in one of Australia’s busiest NICUs

What you'll be doing
As the Nurse Unit Manager at Westmead NICU, you will lead and manage a specialised nursing team delivering critical care to neonates with complex and varied medical needs. You will play a key role in driving clinical excellence, supporting staff development, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and family-centred care.

• Provide clinical leadership and coordinate nursing services within the fast-paced NICU environment
• Support and mentor nursing staff to deliver evidence-based, compassionate neonatal care
• Oversee patient flow, discharge planning, and resource allocation in line with unit priorities
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes
• Ensure compliance with NSW Health policies, professional standards, and safety regulations

Ready to lead a passionate team delivering life-changing neonatal care?
Apply now to join Western Sydney Local Health District and advance your nursing leadership career in a supportive, world-class environment.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Recent relevant management experience and/or post graduate qualifications deemed appropriate by WSLHD.
2. Extensive recent post registration clinical experience and knowledge of current relevant nursing issues
3. Proven leadership and management skills and demonstrated ability to coach, lead, manage and support a clinical team
4. Demonstrated knowledge in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence-based practice and practice development.
5. Evidence of and commitment to patient/ client-focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.

Requisition ID: REQ573612
Applications Close: 15th July 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact John Whittaker on [email protected]
  

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. Stepping 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/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

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