Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2027
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $154,876.43 - $154,876.43 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678293
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 26 July 2026
Where you'll be working
The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.
Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.
Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.
The Role
The Midwifery and Nursing Unit Manager Level 3 (M/NUM 3) provides nursing and midwifery leadership at the Royal Hospital for Women with responsibility for the management of Antenatal Ward, Pregnancy Day Stay Unit Close Observation Unit and Virtual Maternity Ward. The M/NUM3 coordinates the recruitment and supervision of the specialist nursing/midwifery team, performance development, strategic planning and implementation of safety and quality initiatives.
The M/NUM3 is responsible to the Midwifery and Medical Clinical Co-Directors (Maternity Services) and the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services and functions within the policies and procedures of the NSW Ministry of Health, Royal Hospital for Women and the Nursing and Midwifery Division.
The purpose of the M/NUM 3 (Antenatal Ward, Pregnancy Day Stay Unit, Close Observation Unit and Virtual Maternity Ward) is to:
- Lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client care through interaction, consultation and mentorship;
- Ensure the practice of nursing and/or midwifery is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives.
- Lead and co-ordinate the nursing/midwifery and multi-disciplinary care team at the ward or unit level.
- Monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit.
- Accountable for the implementation of clinical governance functions which adhere to best practice including risk mitigation, clinical risk review and clinical service planning.
- Provide support for staff and maintain an environment that promotes skill acquisition and development, alongside personal and professional development of nursing and midwifery staff.
- Lead and direct change management
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of new and developing initiatives including new models of care, dynamic ways of working.
As the leader of the unit, the NUM/MUM will demonstrate her/his capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely:
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
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Selection Criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service).
- Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services.
- Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams.
- Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing and midwifery services.
- Recent clinical experience in high risk antenatal care, high dependency nursing or an acute care setting within a tertiary referral hospital.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Konowec on [email protected]
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
