St George Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3

Remuneration: $143, $146,522.64 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ615863

Application Close: 9 November 2025

REQ St George Hospital - Nurse Manager 3 - Nursing Executive Support Manager - Permanent Full Time

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers. The vision for nursing and midwifery at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future; have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing and midwifery; and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance. The Vision Statement is: 'Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care.' Eight core behaviours were identified as being integral to achieving the vision: team player; caring; respectful; honest; advocate; collaborative; considerate and accountable.

The Nursing Executive Support Manager (NESM) works in collaboration with the Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services (DONM) and Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services (DDONM). The NESM will provide support to the Nursing Executive to assist with the day to day administration and operations of the nursing service. The role involves management of special projects, critical analysis of information relating to nursing and hospital business, problem solving and troubleshooting within the organisation, management of Nursing Executive correspondence and participation on Executive Committees.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Registered Nurse who holds current unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Extensive clinical and management experience and possesses post graduate qualifications in Health Management or working towards same.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, the ability to support, coach and mentor staff to achieve service and professional goals.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary health care delivery challenges impacting on Nursing Services.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, achieve and monitor outcomes.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary management team.
• Aptitude to utilize relevant information technology platforms, computer literacy, ability to trend and interpret data and provide relevant reports.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Lauren Sturgess via email at

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support(SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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