Midwifery/Nurse Unit Manager Antenatal Ward, Pregnancy Day Stay Unit, Close Observation Unit and Virtual Maternity Ward
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 13 September 2026
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $136,692.2 - $136,692.2 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ587191
Location: Royal Hospital, Randwick
Applications Close: Sunday, 13 July 2025
The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital offering women a wide range of comprehensive women's health services. It is one of the world's leading hospitals for mothers and babies and for women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. The hospital is committed to the provision of excellence in health care for women as well as continued research into how to best provide that care.
The Royal Hospital for Women is the only stand-alone Women's Hospital in New South Wales providing unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice initiatives. It is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and is co-located with other hospitals on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. The Campus offers one of the State's most comprehensive ranges of facilities and expertise in health care.
The Royal Hospital for Women is close to some of Sydney's best beaches, restaurants and sporting facilities and only fifteen (15) minutes from the Sydney Central Business District and harbour, adding a quality lifestyle to the satisfaction that comes from working within a committed and decided team. The Royal Hospital for Women is situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach.
What you'll be doing
The Midwifery and Nursing Unit Manager Level 3 (M/NUM 3) provides nursing and midwifery leadership at the Royal Hospital for Women with responsibility for the management of Antenatal Ward, Pregnancy Day Stay Unit Close Observation Unit and Virtual Maternity Ward. The M/NUM3 coordinates the recruitment and supervision of the specialist nursing/midwifery team, performance development, strategic planning and implementation of safety and quality initiatives.
The M/NUM3 is responsible to the Midwifery and Medical Clinical Co-Directors (Maternity Services) and the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services and functions within the policies and procedures of the NSW Ministry of Health, Royal Hospital for Women and the Nursing and Midwifery Division.
The purpose of the M/NUM 3 (Antenatal Ward, Pregnancy Day Stay Unit, Close Observation Unit and Virtual Maternity Ward) is to:
- lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client care through interaction, consultation and mentorship;
- ensure the practice of nursing and/or midwifery is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives.
- lead and co-ordinate the nursing/midwifery and multi-disciplinary care team at the ward or unit level.
- monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit.
- accountable for the implementation of clinical governance functions which adhere to best practice including risk mitigation, clinical risk review and clinical service planning.
- provide support for staff and maintain an environment that promotes skill acquisition and development, alongside personal and professional development of nursing and midwifery staff.
- Lead and direct change management
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of new and developing initiatives including new models of care, dynamic ways of working.
- broad nursing/midwifery experience and knowledge;
- understanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service delivery;
- professional integrity;
- ethical conduct;
- accountability;
- advocacy;
- enabling others;
- cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective team work;
- commitment to advancing the profession of nursing/midwifery and care provision
- change management
- empowering a dynamic workforce across all areas of the role
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants invited to attend an interview will need to complete to complete the SESLHD Pre-employment Health Declaration Form in addition to the recruitment documentation forms required as part of their application.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service).
- Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services.
- Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams.
- Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing and midwifery services.
- Recent clinical experience in high risk antenatal care, high dependency nursing or an acute care setting within a tertiary referral hospital.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Konowec on helen.konowec@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support. Please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au should you require support.
