Nurse Unit Manager

A Nurse Unit Manager supervises a team of nursing staff in a healthcare setting. You might work at a hospital or be employed in another workplace such as an aged care facility or community health centre. Nurse Unit Managers ensure a health unit is working efficiently and deal with any problems that arise. You might attend to tasks such as rostering staff or liaising with other healthcare professionals.

Nurse Unit Managers should be organised and have strong leadership abilities. You’ll need to have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well with staff, patients and families. Nurse Unit Managers should have good problem solving skills and be able to handle multiple tasks at one time. You may have to work a range of shifts in this role.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $130,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a nurse unit manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Nursing

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Nursing

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $56,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $14,832
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Advanced Nursing Practice

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$6,668 - $24,416
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing

Distance, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $13,878
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Nursing

Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $26,640
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Master of Advanced Nursing

Online
2 years
$35,340 - $39,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing

Blended, Online
12 months
$11,250 - $12,224
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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