District‑Wide Leadership in Safe Staffing Implementation
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Nurse Manager Grade 5 (Temporary Full Time) to lead the implementation of safe staffing levels across Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). This role will play a key leadership function in delivering NSW Health Safe Staffing initiatives and government commitments across NSLHD facilities, with a strong focus on emergency nursing services. Working closely with local facilities, executives, and key stakeholders, the role will ensure consistent, effective implementation of safe staffing models while supporting workforce sustainability through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 27 June 2027 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration: $ $ per week
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ639826
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where you'll be working
The role is based in the Vanderfield Building, on-site at Royal North Shore Hospital Campus and is required to travel across NSLHD sites.
What You'll Be Doing
The Nurse Manager will work with the Ministry of Health SSL team to manage the implementation of SSL in the Local Health District. The Nurse Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and change management processes across the LHD that facilitate the effective implementation of SSL.
The role will be pivotal in supporting NSLHD in the implementation of SSL through the following initiatives:
Lead the implementation of safe staffing levels across NSLHD facilities in line with NSW Health policies, initiatives, and government commitments.
Partner with local nursing leadership, facilities, and executive teams to support successful rollout and ongoing evaluation.
Develop and implement innovative recruitment and retention strategies, with a focus on attracting and retaining emergency nurses
Provide data analysis, reporting, and insights to support decision‑making and track implementation progress.
Prepare clear, timely briefings and communications for executive stakeholders.
Act as a key point of contact for safe staffing implementation across the district.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Extensive recent management experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in the relevant setting, supported by a relevant tertiary management qualification and/or relevant work experience.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with all health team members involved in the change process, and to represent the organisation at a local level.
Demonstrated experience in managing key priorities and delivering successful strategies to deliver service outcomes within tightly defined resources.
Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking to set goals, formulate plans and policies to achieve identified outcomes.
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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 23 February 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Week commencing 23 February 2026
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care