Nursing Unit Manager

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Clinical Oversight – Ensure high-quality patient care by maintaining nursing standards, overseeing care delivery, reviewing patient care plans, coordinating services, and communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Team Leadership & Staff Management – Lead and mentor nursing staff, promote teamwork, guide clinical practices, support professional development, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and protocols.
• Administrative & Quality Management - Manage staffing and duty roasters, take part in conferences and training programs, and regularly review nursing work to find ways to improve patient care and daily operations.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accredition requirements, and internal guidelines. Participate in audits, evaluations, and planning for future nursing and patient care needs within the unit.

Qualification & Experience

• Master’s degree in Nursing with a valid nursing license to practice in the state
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a hospital or clinical setting
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in nursing or healthcare settings
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead teams while maintaining a patient-centric approach to care