Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2890.40 Per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ675169
Applications Close: Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview Date:
Are you an experienced nursing leader with a passion for workforce coordination, operational excellence and delivering outstanding patient outcomes? Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an accomplished Nursing Unit Manager to lead the strategic and day-to-day management of nursing and midwifery staffing at Gosford Hospital.
About the Opportunity
As the Nursing Unit Manager for the Nursing Support Roster and Discharge Lounge, you will provide operational leadership for nursing and midwifery workforce planning, staffing coordination and roster management across Gosford Hospital.
This is a unique leadership opportunity to make a significant impact across one of the region's largest hospitals by ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time—supporting safe, high-quality care for our community. In this role you will:
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Provide day-to-day operational coordination of the Discharge Lounge, and nursing staffing resources, ensuring optimal patient flow, workforce utilisation, and the provision of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across Gosford Hospital.
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Manage the Nursing Support Roster, optimising workforce resources, recruitment, performance and budget outcomes.
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Collaborate with Nurse Unit Managers and operational leaders to support service delivery, patient flow and workforce planning.
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Inspire and develop a high-performing team while driving quality improvement, clinical governance and a culture of excellence.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division
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Extensive post-registration acute care nursing experience, with demonstrated leadership in workforce coordination, roster management and service delivery.
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A relevant tertiary qualification in health management (or working towards one) and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
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Proven ability to lead and support teams, manage change, build collaborative relationships and drive quality improvement and patient-centred care.
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Strong financial, communication and organisational skills, with experience managing budgets and using Microsoft Office and electronic roster management systems.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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