Group
Occupation
265331 Nursing / Midwifery Unit Manager
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
265331 Nursing / Midwifery Unit Manager
Manages a health service unit or sub-unit of a hospital or community health care facility to enable the provision of safe, cost-effective nursing/midwifery care.
Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative title
- Associate Nurse Manager
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Determines objectives, strategies, policies, and programs for the unit or health care facility, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
- Provides management, education, and training to staff, implementing advancements in nursing/midwifery practices
- Manages financial resources for the unit or facility and the provision of cost-effective nursing/midwifery care
- Monitors and evaluates the quality and clinical standards of nursing/midwifery care
- Collaborates with other health professionals to ensure coordinated patient care
- Recruits and rosters staff to meet the needs of the unit or health care facility