Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 4 / Health Manager Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ654490
Would you like to become part of a committed team, always striving to deliver excellence in the health sector?
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class, and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Clinical Programs Nurse Manager is responsible for providing leadership across SLHD to the portfolios aligned to the NSQHS Standard 6 – Communication for Safety and Standard 8 – Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration. The role is responsible for the implementation of programs relating to those portfolios, including the management of the corresponding committees, providing preparedness and assurance for accreditation against the NSQHS Standards, identifying opportunities for quality improvement, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory, policy and clinical standards.
On a typical day you will be providing stakeholder support and guidance, liaising with clinicians, managing serious incidents relating to these portfolios, and running reports to identify trends and issues. As a member of the District Clinical Governance Team, you will bring extensive experience in project management and implementation and will utilise those skills to ensure the delivery of NSW Health and District priorities and objectives. You will utilise your experience in health and/or qualifications to influence change and deliver excellence in patient safety and quality improvement.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
* Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with relevant and extensive clinical experience in an acute health care setting and / OR tertiary level qualification in a health-related field and/or equivalent extensive experience in health-related clinical practice.
* Demonstrated high level knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, clinical risk management, patient safety, continuous practice and systems improvement.
* Experience in project management including an established track record in effectively delivering milestones, the ability to analyse data and information, and to develop and monitor plans for improvement.
* High level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.
* Ability to effectively use a variety of clinical information systems and Microsoft products to delivery high quality reporting and safety intelligence.
Benefits and Perks!
* Accrued Day Off each month (ADO)
* Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Tamsin McVeigh, Director Clinical Governance on 0437120685.
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Applications Close: 20 April 2026
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