Nurse Manager - Westmead Mental Health Service (Inpatient and Emergency)

Job Description

Lead impactful mental health service improvements Empower staff with development and mentorship Drive resource efficiency for quality patient care Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $142,254.43 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Cumberland and Westmead Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers essential health services to Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta. WSLHD is committed to better health services for Western Sydney and fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. What you'll be doing The Nurse Manager provides strategic leadership and manages resources to ensure safe, high-quality care. This senior role requires collaboration across teams to drive service improvements and support professional growth. Oversees clinical and operational management of mental health services. Ensures efficient resource use, including human and fiscal resources. Provides guidance on nursing standards and patient care quality. Leads staff development, mentorship, and change management initiatives. Promotes a culture of open communication and continuous improvement. Essential Requirements Qualification: Registered NurseRegistration in line with Award requirements: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Selection Criteria Demonstrated management/education and leadership experience in the public sector including appropriate relevant post graduate qualifications, or extensive experience deemed appropriate by employer. Demonstrated leadership within the workplace including the ability to form productive working relationships through high level interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated high level project and change management skills and the ability to use diagnostic tools and interventions including information technology platforms. Demonstrated knowledge of roster creation/management and human resource management skills, including the ability to manage daily staffing requirements, recruitment management experience, and knowledge of workforce systems within health. Demonstrated commitment to own professional development in areas relevant to health management and leadership. Current valid NSW drivers license and ability to travel between various sites for work purposes. Requisition ID: REQ547830Applications Close: 30th January 2025 Need more information? Discover more about the application process . Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications . For inquiries about the role, contact Juanita Taylor at People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up . Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr