Nurse Unit Manager Level 3, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Through till Jan 2028)
Position: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $154,876.43 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678176
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application close date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Are you a caring, positive and engaging nursing leader experienced in mental health nursing who wants to lead and manage a progressive and innovative industry leading mental health team? We are looking for someone to take on this permanent role in our team and manage staff who provide compassionate care to our mental health consumers on their recovery journey. We would welcome your application!
Where you'll be working
You'll be based at Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre, EDAU, ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Additional Information and Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions.
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) 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.
Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.
Role Requirements
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to lead a team with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice and person-centred practice.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse verbal and written communication and make decisions or inferences from the data, including an ability to analyse complex numerical data and draw logical conclusions.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of quality and safety processes, including the ability to analyse patterns and trends within new or unique sets of data.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing change and developing direction in clinical practice within a person-centred framework, including an ability to recognise, understand and influence own and others’ emotions.
- Leadership experience in the initiation and development of team goals and plans, and the use feedback to inform future planning.
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: 2 August 2026
For more information we encourage you to contact Deirdre Carberry on [email protected]
Interviews are expected to be held between 10 August 2026 and 14 August 2026
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Our CORE Values and commitment to diversity
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- 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
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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