Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until 29/11/2026
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $150,816.94 Per Annum Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676559
Location: The Kirketon Road Centre, Darlinghurst
Applications Close Date: 13/07/2026
To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations. *
What you'll be doing:
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. The Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024-2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices.
SESLHD’s Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services (SHBBV) provide leadership, innovation and research in the sector. Services within SHBBV are involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses at an individual and population level within SESLHD, as well as four statewide services. Across these services, care is provided via fixed locations and outreach networks to a client base of approximately 28,000 individuals. SHBBV has highly skilled and diverse staff including nursing, medical, allied health, health promotion, administrative and technical staff. It is the largest SHBBV service in Australia.
The Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) is a targeted primary health care facility located in Kings Cross involved in the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS and other transmissible infections among ‘at risk’ young people, sex workers, people who inject drugs, people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal people and LGBTIQ people. The Nursing Unit Manager level 2 (NUM2) is the registered nurse in charge of the unit at KRC and works in close collaboration with the Nurse Manager 5 and the KRC Management team assisting in the strategic direction of the service and maintenance of high quality standards of care.
The role will focus on the coordination of the day to day functions of the nursing unit, ensuring effective rostering and appropriate skill mix. The NUM 2 will work with the Nursing Unit Leadership Group to oversee effective orientation, accreditation and provide clinical observation and feedback sessions for all nursing staff to ensure skill development and maintenance of a high quality standard of care.
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 with AHPRA
- Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Commitment to Primary Health Care philosophy and willingness to work within the harm reduction framework
- A demonstrated understanding of quality improvement and the ability to manage change
- Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within a health care setting
- Demonstrated written, computer and verbal communication skills
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Christie on [email protected]
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 characteristics 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.
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
