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Nurse Manager Gde 4 - Paediatric ICU - Permanent FT - REQ587303Join to apply for the Nurse Manager Gde 4 - Paediatric ICU - Permanent FT - REQ587303 role at Sydney Children''s Hospitals NetworkNurse Manager Gde 4 - Paediatric ICU - Permanent FT - REQ5873031 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Nurse Manager Gde 4 - Paediatric ICU - Permanent FT - REQ587303 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 4Remuneration: 147420.11 - 150008.17 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ587903Sydney 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.We are seeking an exceptional Nurse Manager to lead our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Childrens Hospital at Westmead a dynamic and highly specialised unit delivering critical care to some of the states most complex and vulnerable patients. As we prepare to move into a world-class new facility, this is your opportunity to bring your vision, energy and leadership to a team known for its excellence, innovation, and compassion.Youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of paediatric critical care, driving performance, enhancing culture, and building a service ready to thrive in our next chapter. This role demands a leader who is future-focused, and deeply committed to patient safety, staff development, and high-quality care. If you are ready to lead with purpose we want to hear from you!What You''ll Be DoingAs part of the Nursing and Midwifery senior leadership team, the General Medicine Nurse Manager will coordinate and manage the delivery of nursing services and service improvements within the medical stream; with a culture that promotes the CORE values of NSW Health.The Nurse Manager will provide guidance and support to ensure there is focus on service development and appropriate oversights of practices, trends and indicators. Ongoing assessment and improvement in operational processes and clinical outcomes is an inherent responsibility of this position.The Nurse Manager will develop an operation plan for the nursing service, identify and actively seek to develop a staffing profile reflective of the service needs and develop and manage a nursing budget within the medical stream. The Nurse Manager will be involved in the provision of the strategic, operational direction and services at a hospital, Network and at a State-wide level. This position will work with the SCHN Executive, Director of Nursing and Clinical Steam Directors to inform and response to State and National policies. The role will undertake planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of performance within the portfolio for the individual staff and the portfolio team.The Nurse Manager reports professionally to the Director of Nursing, and operationally works in collaboration with the Network Medical Stream Director and the Clinical Operations Directorate. This position provides direct line management of the general medical & isolation ward and Neurology unit, as well as professional oversight to other nursing positions within the medical stream (eg CNCs, NP, CNS2). This position works closely with Heads of Departments, Nurse Managers, and Nursing Unit Managers to ensure safe, effective, and ethical care is maintained. The Nurse Manager will provide leadership, mentorship, role modelling and support in the achievement of excellence in clinical practice; inspire, motivate and support nurses to reach their full potential through identifying, developing and facilitating a range of strategies to ensure they have the knowledge and skills required to undertake their roles and deliver quality care.The Nurse Manager is self-directed and will utilise a range of communication strategies to foster shared decision making, responsibility and accountability.Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications and nursing leadership and management experience.Demonstrated ability to develop, direct and lead a team to achieve organisational objectives.Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a senior management team and to collaborate with other health professionals and disciplines in the management of health care servicesDemonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in an environment of high volume/ pressure.Demonstrated high level communication and negotiation skills.Demonstrated experience in change management, negotiating competing interests and conflict resolution skills.Demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively within designated timeframes and budgets.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 Michael Sharp on Michael.Sharp1@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.Applications Close: 10/07/2025Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment 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.Nursing Unit Manager Level 2 | Permanent Full-time (Monday to Friday) Residential Service | Tresillian BelmoreBelmore, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoLiverpool, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoRegional Head Nurse - Central Sydney, NSWNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoAfter-hours Nurse Manager Grade 3 ESMHSRandwick, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoRandwick, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoWaterfall, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoConcord, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoDirector of Nursing and Midwifery (Nurse Manager Grade 9) - Concord Repatriation General HospitalNursing Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Cardiac Interventional Unit - Perm FTBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoRegistered Nurse (RN 2-8), Primary Care - PFT - Metropolitan Remand and Reception CentreSilverwater, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoDigital Health Nurse Manager - St Vincent''s Public Hospital, SydneyLiverpool, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoFrenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoNurse Unit Manager Level 3, Kiloh - ESMHSRandwick, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoNurse Manager - Strategic Priorities & Human ExperienceCaringbah, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoWaterfall, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoPatient Safety Manager (Health Manager Lvl 3, Nurse Manager Gde 3) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Perm FTBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNurse Manager - Strategic Priorities & Human ExperienceSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoAfter-hours Nurse Manager Grade 3 ESMHSSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoMount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNursing Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Cardiac Interventional Unit - Perm FTBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoNurse Unit Manager (Level 2) - Aged Care Rehabilitation (Telopea) Ward - Canterbury HospitalSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoEastwood, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoRegistered Nurse - Anaesthetics - Temporary - Full/Part Time - The Sutherland HospitalCaringbah, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoHead of Nursing Development & Training CentresMacquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoAfter Hours Hospital Nurse Manager (Grade 3) - Casual PoolCampbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 13 hours agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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