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Overview Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 28 June 2026 Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2 Remuneration: 137104.41 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ635076 Location: Randwick Application Close: Midnight on 8 February 2026 Sydney Childrens 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. What You''ll Be Doing 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 advanced 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 About You Were looking for someone who: Has current Authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Has relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development. Demonstrates motivational, leadership, interpersonal and high level communication skills. How To Apply Click Apply Online and submit your application including: A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages) Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description Additional Benefits (for Eligible Employees) Salary packaging for tax savings Meal entertainment savings Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Flexible Work Practice Opportunities Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Learn more about The Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up Further Contacts and Support For role related queries or questions contact Sally Whitney on [email protected]. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHNs Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]. 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 Healths 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. SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. All workers must meet NSW Healths 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 Childrens Guardian. For more information, please visit the Office of the Childrens Guardian Website. For roles that require formal qualifications, 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 temporary full or part time vacancies. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. #J-18808-Ljbffr