Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 4
Remuneration: 151844.86 - 154505.96
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ654559
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 12 April 2026
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At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated nursing leader to undertake the role of Surgical Stream Nurse Manager at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. This role provides the opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of nursing services across the Surgical Stream, driving service improvement, workforce planning, and clinical excellence in a complex and dynamic environment. The position plays a key role in supporting high-quality patient care while fostering a culture aligned with the CORE values of NSW Health. Working in partnership with the office of the Director of Nursing and Clinical Stream Director, the Nurse Manager will contribute to the strategic and operational direction of surgical services, while providing leadership, oversight, and support to nursing teams across the portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring effective staffing models, monitoring performance and key indicators, and supporting ongoing service development and improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* 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 services
* Demonstrated 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.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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