Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,968.19 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ674936
Applications Close: Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking an experienced and inspiring Nursing Unit Manager for our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
About the Opportunity
As the Nursing Unit Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the ICU, overseeing patient services, workforce management, and resource allocation. You will play a pivotal role in creating an environment where patients receive outstanding care, staff feel supported and empowered, and continuous improvement is embedded in everyday practice.
This position plays a key role in leading a high-performing Intensive Care Unit, driving clinical excellence, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. In this role you will:
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Lead and inspire a high-performing multidisciplinary Intensive Care team.
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Drive clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
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Oversee workforce planning, operational performance, and resource management.
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Foster a positive, collaborative culture that delivers exceptional patient-centred care.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and the leadership experience to successfully manage a high-performing clinical team.
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Extensive post-registration Intensive Care clinical experience with a strong understanding of contemporary critical care practice.
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Demonstrated success leading teams, driving change, and fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture.
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A commitment to clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, and delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
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Strong operational, financial, and communication skills, with experience managing resources, developing staff, and building collaborative relationships.
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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