Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration: $159,796.87 - $162,504.94 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ639872
Application Close: 8 March 2026
REQ639872 - St George Hospital - Nurse Manager 5 - Emergency Department - Permanent Full Time
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The Nurse Manager of the Emergency Department is responsible for ensuring the delivery of optimal and safe patient care within the Emergency Department through established collaborative partnerships internal and external to the department. Primary responsibilities include appropriate management and co-ordination of staff which includes nurses, administrative and support staff, co-ordination of patient care and management of departmental processes and practice.
The Nurse Manager works closely and collaboratively with the ED Director in order to ensure appropriate leadership in clinical, financial and human resource management and to support the daily operational activities of the department. The Nurse Manager ensures that overall functioning of the Emergency Department is in accordance with both the organisation and the department's strategic plan and also ensures the maintenance of quality standards of care. The Nurse Manager promotes excellence in patient care and clinical service delivery.
Benefits
* Up 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 Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Extensive clinical and management experience in an Emergency Department and, possesses post graduate qualifications in Health Management or working towards same.
* Demonstrated understanding of contemporary health care delivery challenges impacting on Emergency Departments, including Key Performance Indicators.
* Demonstrated strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and professional goals.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and risk management principles within an evidence-based practice framework and relevant accreditation, standards and processes.
* Demonstrated knowledge and skill in financial management, ability to analyse and evaluate services.
* Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and an aptitude to utilize relevant information technology platforms.
* Demonstrated experience in the successful application of change management principals.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions, please contact Cheryl Trudinger via email at Cheryl.Trudinger@health.nsw.gov.au
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Our 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 Adjustments
NSW 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-STG@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 applicants
* 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.
* We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website