War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a specialist aged rehabilitation hospital located in Waverley and proudly owned and operated by Uniting as part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Since 1922, WMH has been delivering exceptional care to older people through innovation, collaboration and person-centred rehabilitation.
Our specialist services include a 35-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, outpatient rehabilitation, Transitional Aged Care, Geriatric Flying Squad, Young Onset Dementia services, a seven-day Day Centre, accommodation for regional guests and a range of hospital support services. Set within beautiful heritage grounds overlooking Sydney's eastern suburbs, WMH offers a unique working environment with a strong culture of teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement.
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About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and inspiring Nurse Unit Manager to lead our 35-bed specialist inpatient rehabilitation unit.
This is more than a traditional NUM role. As the Nurse Unit Manager within our specialist rehabilitation hospital, you will be an integral member of the War Memorial Hospital Executive Team, contributing to operational leadership, clinical governance, workforce development, service improvement and strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation care while fostering a positive team culture and driving innovation, quality improvement and operational excellence.
The role is responsible for the leadership and management of the inpatient nursing workforce and plays a key role in optimising patient outcomes, patient flow, workforce capability, clinical governance and service performance.
Why join War Memorial Hospital?
This role offers a breadth of leadership experience including opportunities to:
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Lead a high-performing 35-bed specialist rehabilitation unit.
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Be an active member of the Hospital Executive Team and contribute to strategic planning and organisational leadership.
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Drive innovation, quality improvement and contemporary models of rehabilitation care.
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Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in older persons' rehabilitation.
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Be supported by an experienced senior nursing leadership team, including the Clinical Operations Service Manager/Deputy Director of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Consultant and Clinical Care Coordinator.
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Contribute to hospital-wide initiatives as well as SESLHD and Uniting service development.
This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday, with participation in the Executive On Call roster.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Minimum five years' post-registration clinical experience, preferably within rehabilitation, acute hospital or aged care.
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Postgraduate qualification in health management, leadership or a related discipline, or demonstrated commitment to working towards one.
Skills, Knowledge & experience
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Proven experience in the operational leadership and management of a clinical nursing service within a complex healthcare environment, delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
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Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and manage a high-performing nursing workforce through effective workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and staff development.
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Demonstrated financial and business management capability, including resource management, service performance monitoring and data-informed decision-making.
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Demonstrated experience in clinical governance through the implementation of quality and safety systems that support accreditation and Work Health and Safety requirements.
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Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build collaborative multidisciplinary relationships, manage conflict and lead organisational change.
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Demonstrated experience leading change, innovation and continuous service improvement within a complex healthcare environment.
All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.
Enquiries and how to apply please contact:
Amy Barzen- Clinical Operations Service Manager/Deputy Director of Nursing –
[email protected] – 0478267471
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Applications Close: 11.30pm, Sunday 9th August 2026
WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting’s values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose. We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace.
