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Nurse Manager


Company : NSW Health


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-07-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time until 25 January 2026Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7Remuneration: $175,847.00 - $178,466.36 per annum plus SuperannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ587596Applications Close: Sunday, 13 July 2025Location: CaringbahNurse Manager - Development Of Practice And Workplace CapabilitiesWhere you''ll be workingSESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydneys central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.What You''ll Be DoingThe primary role of the Nurse Manager, Development of Practice and Workplace Capabilities is to model professional leadership and provide high-level advice to the SESLHD Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services in relation to professional nursing and midwifery practice and workplace culture.The position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and governing the implementation of Local Health District nursing and midwifery initiatives involving the development of professional nursing and midwifery practice and workplace culture related to SESLHD strategic priorities.Being informed of innovation and International, National and State directions in regard to the profession and practice of Nursing and Midwifery is a requirement of the position. To support patient safety and evidence based clinical practice this position will provide leadership in relation to entry nursing and midwifery programs, models of care, quality improvement, professional standards, clinical practice, policy and education and development across the SESLHD. The position will actively work within the SESLHD Nursing & Midwifery: Our Strategy for Transforming Person-Centred Cultures 2024-2029 and focus on capacity and capability development of the nursing and midwifery workforce, collaboration with internal and external partners and the development of effective positive workplace cultures.BenefitsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Selection CriteriaCurrent registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, and current Drivers License and willingness to utilise as required for the position.Relevant tertiary qualifications in health management or education or working towards attainment, with demonstrated experience in nursing/midwifery management and leadership.Demonstrated ability to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of District-wide strategies relating to leadership, and practice development, quality improvement and workplace culture.Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving and planning skills and the ability to apply these to support SESLHD Nursing and Midwifery strategic directions.High level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage, liaise, consult and negotiate in a collaborative way with a range of internal and external stakeholders.Comprehensive knowledge of professional and practice issues surrounding nursing and midwifery clinical practice at a local, national and international level.Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and engage key stakeholders.Excellent computer literacy skills in all aspects of MS Office and corporate systems.Need more information?Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected StandardsFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Kate Hackett on Kate.Hackett@health.nsw.gov.auOur CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information For ApplicantsIf you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. 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