Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - ICU

Requisition ID: REQ669877

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time working 38 hours per week

Remuneration: 146423.5 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 05/07/2026

Contact: Rafic Hussein - Nurse Manager ICU on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 8738 3629

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Lead one of Australia’s largest ICUs and shape the future of critical care.

• Provide strategic, operational, and professional leadership across a large, high-performing ICU team
• Drive safe, high-quality, patient-centred care within a 40-bed state-of-the-art critical care environment
• Lead service development, workforce planning, and quality & safety initiatives in a complex setting
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Champion staff engagement, professional development, and succession planning to build future leaders

Are You the Right Fit?

Inspire teams, drive excellence, and make a lasting impact in critical care.

• Extensive senior nursing leadership experience within intensive or critical care settings
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex healthcare operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement, and workforce management
• Passion for innovation, education, research, and developing high-performing teams

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting.
• Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit are managed to provide safe, compassionate, quality care that is culturally responsive
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs
• Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise
• Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the management of the unit and the delivery of evidenced based nursing care
• Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

• Position Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
• Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary Positions
• Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
• For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
• Vaccination Requirements
• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.