Nurse Manager Grade - Emergency - Permanent Full Time
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $142,254.44 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ584492
Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications close date: 20 July 2025

Come Work With Us!

An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!

The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to the Emergency Department
The vision for nursing and midwifery at Sutherland hospital is to build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.

Your new 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.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
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.

For role related queries or questions contact Gregory Cramery on [email protected]

SESLHD nursing and midwifery values of Caring, Integrity, Respect, Influence, Innovation and Inspiration guide us in achieving the nursing and midwifery vision at The Sutherland Hospital.

The Nurse Manager - Emergency Department is responsible for ensuring the delivery of optimal and safe patient care within the Emergency Department through established collaborative partnerships internal and external to the department. Primary responsibilities include appropriate management and co-ordination of staff which includes nurses, administrative and support staff, coordination of patient care and management of departmental processes and practice. The Nurse Manager works closely and collaboratively with the ED Director in order to ensure appropriate leadership in clinical, financial and human resource management and to support the daily operational activities of the department. The Nurse Manager ensures that overall functioning of the Emergency Department is in accordance with the department?s strategic plan and also ensures the maintenance of quality standards of care. The Nurse Manager promotes excellence in patient care and clinical service delivery.

Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here.

Selection Criteria:

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

1. Demonstrated extensive clinical and management experience in the Emergency Department and evidence of post graduate qualifications in Health Management or substantial completion of same.
2. How would you describe your leadership style in the context of the dynamic environment of ED? Describe your strengths and any areas you feel could be developed further.
3. Describe your approach to roster management. How do you ensure optimal staffing levels, manage unexpected absences, and accommodate team preferences while maintaining high-quality patient care?
4. Tell us about a time when you led a change initiative involving a process change. How did you approach planning, and what was your strategy for overcoming resistance to change?
5. Can you provide an example of a situation where you had to work closely with various stakeholders on a complex issue? Describe your role and the tools you used to facilitate clear communication and achieve a collaborative outcomes?

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

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 [email protected] 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:

• 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. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
• 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.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply....