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Join to apply for the Nurse Manager 3 - NICU (Grace) FT Permanent - REQ580791 role at Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Nurse Manager 3 - NICU (Grace) FT Permanent - REQ580791 role at Sydney Children''s Hospitals NetworkGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 3Remuneration: 139661.16 - 142254.44 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ580791Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes with one purpose in mind to help young people live their healthiest lives.Click here to learn more about our NetworkAdditional InformationAn eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.Join one of Australias most specialised and respected neonatal intensive care teams at The Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care.We are seeking an exceptional Nurse Manager to lead our dedicated team in delivering world-class care to more than 600 of the states most vulnerable newborns each year. From critically ill infants to complex cardiac and surgical cases, the Grace Centre is a beacon of excellence in neonatal care.As the only accredited NIDCAP (Newborn Individualised Developmental Care and Assessment Program) training centre in Australia, we dont just follow best practice we set it. Our leadership in neonatal developmental care makes this a rare opportunity to manage a high-performing team in an environment driven by compassion, innovation, and family-centred care.This Is Your Opportunity ToLead a skilled and passionate team of neonatal clinicians.Champion developmental care in a nationally recognised, specialised unit.Drive clinical excellence and continuous improvement in a dynamic, high-acuity setting.Play a key role in shaping the future of neonatal nursing leadership.If you''re a visionary nurse leader with a commitment to clinical excellence and a passion for leading teams through complexity and compassion this is the role youve been waiting for.Be the difference in the first moments of life. Lead at the Grace CentrePlease note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:Current Authority to Practice as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).Post graduate qualification and recent management experience, or a combination of study and recent management experience.Demonstrated advanced leadership skills and an ability to motivate, inspire and manage nursing staff to achieve service and organisational goals utilising recognised change management strategies.Demonstrated experience in managing a complex service with competing service demands for access, throughput and resources.Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to negotiate with a range of stakeholders.Demonstrated excellence in operational planning and policy development including the ability to utilise data to inform planning, evaluation, financial and performance management.Demonstrated experience in service planning and the development of complex patient flow pathways in an acute setting.Demonstrated commitment to best practice, quality improvement and innovation.As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:Describe how your leadership has influenced the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care in a complex or high-acuity healthcare environment. In your response, outline how you have used strategic and operational planning, performance data, and change management strategies to support team performance and improve patient outcomes.Provide an example of how you have led, supported, and developed a nursing team. How did you foster a culture aligned with NSW Health CORE values and ensure the team delivered compassionate, family-centred care in a high-pressure environment?To apply, please respond to the two target questions above (maximum 500 words each), demonstrating how your experience aligns with the selection criteria and key accountabilities of the Nurse Manager role. Use the selection criteria and key accountabilities as a guide to structure your responses and to highlight your leadership, operational, and clinical expertise in complex healthcare environments.SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Childrens Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Childrens Guardian Website is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Alan Gardo on alan.gardo@health.nsw.gov.auIf you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Childrens Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.auFor technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.As this is a re-advertised position, previous applicants need not apply.Applications Close: 13/06/2025Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Nursing Manager roles.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 10 hours agoRegional Head Nurse - Central Sydney, NSWNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 1 hour agoNurse Manager Grade 2 - Executive Support - Temporary Full Time - Sydney/Sydney Eye HospitalSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNurse Manager (Gde 4) - Demand and Performance - Mental Health Services - Perm FTWarwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWestmead Hospital Director of Nursing & MidwiferySydney, New South Wales, Australia 7 hours agoNurse Manager Grade 3 After Hours Nursing and Midwifery Manager - Royal Hospital for WomenNursing Unit Manager (Level 2) - Endoscopy and BronchoscopySydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 hours agoNursing Unit Manager Level 3, Neurosciences and Acute Stroke Unit.Randwick, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoPatient Safety Manager (Health Manager Lvl 3/Nurse Manager Gde 3) - Perm FTCampbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 7 hours agoNurse Manager (Gde 4) - Demand and Performance - Mental Health Services - Perm FTSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoNurse Manager Grade 5 - Medical Imaging & Nuclear MedicineRandwick, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoPatient Safety Manager (Health Manager Lvl 3/Nurse Manager Gde 3) - Perm FTCampbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoWestmead Hospital Director of Nursing & MidwiferyCommunity Care Nurse Unit Manager - Location Negotiable within MLHD Eastern SectorSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoNurse Manager Grade 5 - Medical Imaging & Nuclear MedicineSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoNursing Unit Manager Level 3, Neurosciences and Acute Stroke Unit.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoTaren Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoClinical Campus Manager, South-West Sydney Clinical CampusSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoRegistered Nurse- Remote Patient MonitoringSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoRegistered Nurse (Hepatology Outpatients) Perm PTLiverpool, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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