Operational Nurse Manager (Gde 7) - Liverpool Hospital - Perm FT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
REQ666594
Requisition ID: REQ666594
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time working 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $193,431.18 - $196,311.43 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great The Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services at Liverpool Hospital is seeking to appoint a highly experienced senior nurse to a Grade 7 Nurse Manager position within the Nursing & Midwifery leadership team.
* This is a significant opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within one of the largest hospitals in New South Wales, providing the platform to influence service delivery and improve outcomes for a large and diverse community.
* Reporting to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services, you will be responsible for the operational leadership of a large and complex clinical portfolio, including Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracics, Renal, Gastroenterology and Medical Imaging.
* You will lead day-to-day operational performance across your portfolio, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred care. This includes a strong focus on patient flow, access to care, and the effective management of services within a complex and dynamic healthcare environment.
* In addition to operational leadership, you will contribute to service planning and the development of evidence-based models of care, supporting continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio. This role offers a balanced opportunity to lead complex operations while contributing to strategic service development.
Are You the Right Fit?
* You are an experienced and highly capable senior nursing leader with a proven track record of delivering results within complex healthcare environments. You bring a strong operational mindset, combined with the ability to lead people, influence change, and drive sustainable improvements in performance and patient outcomes.
* You are a motivated, strengths-based leader who demonstrates resilience, sound judgement, and the ability to lead effectively in high‐pressure, fast‐paced environments. You are confident in making decisions, managing competing priorities, and maintaining focus on both immediate operational demands and longer‐term service improvement.
* Your leadership style is visible, approachable, and supportive, with a clear commitment to fostering a positive culture across multidisciplinary teams. You are skilled in building capability in others, particularly Nurse Unit Managers and emerging leaders, and are passionate about developing high‐performing teams that consistently deliver safe, high‐quality care.
* You bring strong expertise in managing complex clinical services, with a well‐developed understanding of patient flow, access, and the operational levers required to meet performance targets. You are comfortable using data to inform decisions, monitor performance, and drive accountability across services.
* You have demonstrated experience in leading service improvement initiatives, implementing evidence-based models of care, and working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to deliver integrated, patient‐centred outcomes.
* You are an effective communicator and influencer, able to engage stakeholders at all levels, manage challenging conversations, and build strong working relationships across the organisation. You lead with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Above all, you are committed to delivering person‐centred, safe, and equitable care for the community, while contributing positively to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* Do you have current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Please attach a copy of your AHPRA registration in your application
* Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting. Relevant post‐graduate qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
* Demonstrated experience in managing complex HR and industrial matters including high level communication and negotiation skills.
* Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the service/facility are managed to provide safe, compassionate, quality care that is culturally responsive.
* Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues impacting on patient flow and capacity and demonstrated ability to engage teams in implementing demand management strategies.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team and to represent the nursing service in a range of forums inside and outside the organisation.
* Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise
* Demonstrated understanding and participation in the implementation of organisational change, risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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