Nurse Unit Manager - Special Care Nursery at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

70.25

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Neonatal nursing, Clinical leadership, Staff education, Strategic oversight, Financial management, CPAP, Patient care, Clinical teaching, Operational management, Neonatal unit management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Role Title: Nurse Unit Manager, Special Care Nursery Role Type: Permanent, Full-time Department and Location: Special Care Nursery, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney Salary: 70.25 AUD base per hour. Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About The Role: The purpose of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is to ensure the clinical care of patients is provided in a person/family centered care manner, within the philosophy, mission and values of the Mater Hospital, Sydney. In conjunction with the ADCS, the position holder will lead operational, financial and a strategic oversight of the SCN. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day functioning of Special Care Nursery (SCN) through the promotion, planning, implementation, coordination of educational programs for all staff working with the Department. About You: Bachelor of Nursing. AHPRA registered. Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in Level 2 Special Care Nursery or Level 3 Neonatal Unit. Recent experience with CPAP. Tertiary qualification in Neonatal Nursing or management or working towards. Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge in the specific area of practice with a commitment to professional development and clinical teaching. Why Work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community. Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport. Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free. Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave. About The Mater: In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney. One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals. Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway. The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres. Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-Employment Checks: Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal Opportunity: We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role. The closing date for applications is 11th Apr 2026 Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Closing Date: 11 May 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Unit Manager leads the operational, financial, and strategic oversight of the Special Care Nursery. They are responsible for managing daily functions and coordinating educational programs for department staff.