Nurse Unit Manager - Medical Surge (Targeted)

About the role

John Hunter Hospital is looking for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the development of Ward K2, a new 32-bed medical inpatient unit that brings together medical surge capacity currently spread across several clinical areas. The ward will grow into a dedicated Neurology service and eventually move into a purpose-built Level 6 unit in the new John Hunter North development. The position is temporary full time, 38 hours per week, until June 2027, at Nurse Unit Manager Level 2.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of the ward and build and empower a nursing team
• Shape a positive, high-performing workplace culture and manage change
• Apply clinical governance and workforce management skills to deliver safe, person-centred care
• Contribute to workforce planning, patient care approaches and service delivery
• Play a leadership role in the transition to the new John Hunter North development

Required profile

• Current authority to practise as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Postgraduate qualification requirements as set out in the position description
• Demonstrated clinical and operational leadership experience in an acute inpatient setting
• Ability to build and lead teams, communicate and collaborate effectively
• Neurology experience is desirable but not essential

What we offer

• Remuneration of $150,816.94 per year plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development, plus mentoring and a structured handover from the current manager
• Employee Assistance Program, allocated days off and 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
• Fitness Passport with discounted gym options for staff and families