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Posted 19 June, 2026

Nurse Unit Manager Neuroscience ICU

Northern Sydney Local Health District
St Leonards, Royal North Shore Hospital | Sydney Full Time
Reference: 55_459517_340444


Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,881.70 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ671673

Nurse Unit Manager - Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Nursing Unit Manager to lead a busy Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This role offers the opportunity to shape a positive, inclusive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

You will lead a high-performing team, support staff development, and contribute to service improvement and innovation within a complex critical care environment.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a senior nursing role, strong leadership skills, and a passion for developing people and fostering a supportive team culture.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

  1. Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) AND Relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development.
  2. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  3. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a clinical team.
  4. Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, roster management systems and electronic medical records.
  5. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in change management and initiating a new service delivery model within an established service.
  6. Evidence of and commitment to patient/customer focussed care, clinical governance and quality improvement.

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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Cardwell on [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 2 July 2026

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