After Hours Nurse Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time ; 24 hours per week

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3

Remuneration: $ $73.89 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ619680

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.

About the Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.

The After Hours Nurse Manager will work alongside the executive team to provide leadership, support, strategic direction, operational management and oversight to Canterbury Hospital.

The After Hours Nurse Manager is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of safe, efficient, effective and evidence based clinical services within the available resources, consistent with organisational, NSW Health legislative and policy frameworks and values. The role is responsible for workforce matters such as staffing, workforce reporting and management across Canterbury Hospital.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• 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.
• Demonstrated well developed leadership skills and highly developed communication skills including the ability to manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

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.

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Applications Close: 21 November 2025

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