Nursing Unit Manager Level 1 - Forensic Medical Unit

Lead a specialist forensic nursing service across WSLHD

Work with NSW Health, Police and the justice system

Drive quality care, research and professional excellence

Manage and lead a forensic nursing unit delivering expert care, evidence collection and clinical leadership for patients with complex forensic needs.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $130,905.6 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working

The Forensic Medical Unit at Blacktown Hospital provides expert medical and nursing care to patients presenting with forensic issues across Western Sydney. The service works in close partnership with NSW Health, NSW Police Service and the judicial system to deliver high quality, trauma informed care.

A highly specialised forensic clinical service Strong multidisciplinary and interagency collaboration Commitment to patient centred, ethical and accountable practice Focus on quality improvement, education and research Supportive leadership culture within a large health district

What You'll Be Doing

As the Nursing Unit Manager, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of safe, high quality forensic nursing care while managing the operational and professional standards of the Unit, including the ability to contribute to an on-call roster.

Lead and manage patient care, staff and clinical resources Ensure high quality forensic examinations, evidence collection and documentation Build a culture of leadership, education and continuous improvement Oversee clinical governance, compliance and service performance Represent the service through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications: Tertiary Qualifications in Nursing or relevant Senior Nursing Experience Registration: Current unrestricted authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills – including the ability to present in training sessions, discuss matters in court and communicate to a number of stakeholders including Police, Social Workers and other Nurses and Doctors Demonstrated strong written skills – including the ability to develop briefs, prepare court correspondence and develop training and other written communication as required Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to provide forensic and nursing care Demonstrated Clinical experience with assessing immediate health care needs of patients and providing a referral service as required Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrated organisational and time management skills. Experience in, or commitment to developing experience with the provision of forensic assessments. Current Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ628138

Applications Close: 1st February 2026

Need more information ?

Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Sarah Gerard on 0498448829

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Show more Show less

• ‍⚕️ Leading and managing patient care
• Ensuring high-quality forensic examinations
• Building a culture of leadership and education

• Tertiary qualifications in nursing
• ️ Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Clinical experience in forensic assessments
• ⏰ Organisational and time management skills
• Experience in developing training materials
• Current driver's license