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Nurse Manager (Grade 5) - Access and Demand, Mental Health

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to September 2026 with the possibility of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 5

Remuneration: $2,973.29 - $3,023.70 per week + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Professor Marie Bashir Centre

Requisition ID: REQ599212

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all

About The Role

Mental Health Services across the Sydney Local Health District are committed to improving mental health care for our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers. We are committed to providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing and increasing demand for services.

Our Mental Health Services team has a strong focus on improving access to care across the care continuum with robust whole of health strategies. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Nurse Manager to lead the development, management, and execution of sustainable whole of health initiatives that enhance efficiency and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. You will partner across the organisation to deliver sustainable and impactful solutions. The Nurse Manager will also operationally lead the Demand Management Team who support access and demand access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current unencumbered Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• 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 work experience.
• Extensive demonstrated knowledge and understanding of operational and strategic factors influencing patient access.
  
  

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month, 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.
• The ability to use the Concord and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Staff Gym
  
  

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

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

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/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working With Us'

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For enquiries, please contact Lance Takiari via email at lance.takiari@health.nsw.gov.au or 0434 077 074

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Applications Close: 28 August 2025

For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

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• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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