At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical excellence is delivered by compassionate, motivated people, supported by strong leadership and a caring environment. Inspired by the bond between pets and their families, we strive every day to help them live their best life. Our North Ryde hospital sets the benchmark for veterinary excellence in Australia. Spanning three clinical floors, the hospital includes multiple consulting areas, extensive open wards and six fully equipped theatres. We operate within a well‑established nursing leadership model designed to support clinical excellence, workforce sustainability and professional growth. We are now seeking an experienced and committed Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical, operational and people leadership across our nursing teams providing care to our patients seen across Surgery, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Anaesthesia, Sports Medicine, Imaging, Dentistry and Exotics. The Role As Nurse Unit Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of nursing care across these services, balancing patient care excellence with workforce sustainability and business outcomes. Working in close partnership with Heads of Department, Hospital Operations and peer Nurse Unit Managers, you will translate strategy into action, support Team Leaders to succeed, and drive continuous improvement in nursing practice, systems and workflow. You will be supported by experienced Team Leaders and work closely with the Theatre Coordinator, allowing you the space to focus on leadership, people development and forward planning, while remaining clinically involved when required. Key responsibilities include: Providing visible, values‑led leadership and setting clear expectations for standards, behaviour and performance Leading and developing Team Leaders through coaching, feedback and capability building Owning the performance, engagement and development of nursing staff, including recruitment, onboarding and performance management in partnership with People & Culture Ensuring safe and effective daily operations through workforce planning, rostering and flexible allocation of nursing resources Defining, implementing and continually refining nursing operating models to meet clinical demand Acting as a senior clinical resource and stepping into clinical duties when required Leading quality improvement initiatives, incident review and resolution Partnering with Hospital Operations and Finance to manage workforce costs, efficiency and productivity Supporting a positive, collaborative culture aligned with SASH values About You You are an experienced veterinary nurse leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment and enjoys building engaged, high‑performing teams. You are confident balancing clinical excellence with operational and people leadership, and you bring a proactive, structured and solution‑focused approach to your work. To be successful, you will demonstrate: Strong people leadership, communication and relationship‑building skills Confidence leading through complexity and change The ability to prioritise competing demands and maintain operational focus A strong commitment to patient safety, quality and continuous improvement Alignment with and embodiment of the SASH values To be considered, you will have: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing A minimum of 5 years’ veterinary nursing experience Significant leadership and people management experience, including the management of Team Leaders Experience in theatre nursing, surgery and anaesthesia (highly regarded) Experience with workforce planning, performance management and operational decision‑making Strong organisational skills and confidence using clinical and business systems What’s in It for You You’ll be joining SASH during an exciting period of growth and evolution, in a role that offers genuine influence, professional challenge and career development. Competitive remuneration with annual salary review The opportunity to shape nursing services at one of Australia’s leading specialty hospitals Strong peer support from an established Nurse Unit Manager group Access to ongoing leadership and professional development A collaborative, values‑driven workplace committed to excellence If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a meaningful impact across patients, people and performance, we would love to hear from you. To learn more about us and our teams, please click on the links below: https://www.sashvets.com/our-team/ https://sashvets.com/ To apply , please submit your resume and a one‑page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant leadership experience.
