Careers in nursing and midwifery management

​Realise your leadership potential.

Last updated: 13 July 2026
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A mature-aged woman wearing a NSW Health registered nurse uniform, sitting next to an elderly woman in a hospital bed, actively listening and comforting her.Leadership is a key capability for nurses and midwives at every level, and an essential component of delivering exceptional care, to every person, every time. We are committed to supporting nurses and midwives to realise their full leadership potential at every career stage.

Nursing and midwifery leadership

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Leadership pathway in nursing and midwifery

Emerging/Clinical Leader

The emerging/clinical leader is a nurse or midwife who demonstrates leadership potential at any stage of their career. Interest in leadership development is not limited to those seeking management roles.

 

Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager

The N/MUM has a pivotal role in the leadership of safe and effective care, as well as the management of human and material resources in the ward or unit.

 

Nurse/Midwife Manager

The Nurse/Midwife Manager role is important to the effective operation of the system. According to the facility, and the level of the role designation, the individual is required to have a variety of management and leadership skills.

 

Director of Nursing and Midwifery

The Director of Nursing and Midwifery is responsible for the efficient and effective operational and strategic leadership and management of a comprehensive range of hospital/facility services.

 

LHD/SN Director of Nursing and Midwifery

The Director provides leadership to the nursing and midwifery professions across the LHD, and significant input into the development and oversight of local strategic and operational plans, policy, business and clinical services strategies and relationship management.

Where can I find more information?

Current as at: Monday 13 July 2026
Contact page owner: Nursing and Midwifery