After-hours Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager Grade 3 – Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $70.44 - $71.74 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ594783
Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 17 August 2025

Come Work With Us!

Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you a confident nurse leader ready to make a meaningful impact after hours?
Step into a pivotal role with excellent work-life balance as the After-hours Nurse Manager at Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service.

In this role, you will lead and oversee operational management after hours, providing professional guidance, clinical leadership, and ensuring smooth patient flow, effective clinical escalation, and coordinated incident response. Supported by a dedicated senior leadership team, you will maintain high standards of care and service continuity.

This is a rare opportunity to lead with autonomy, contribute to a high-performing team, and enjoy the flexibility of part-time, after hours.

Participates as a member of the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health management team, responsible for:

• Effective and efficient leadership and management of the relevant inpatient services
• Guiding the delivery of optimal patient care through collaborative partnerships with other teams, services and organisations
• Supporting the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Executive, Nursing Unit Managers and Patient Flow Coordinator in the daily operational activities for the Units
• Involvement in strategic planning, project development and continuous improvement of practice standards and services
  Participating in rostered Executive On Call duties for after-hours and weekends

For more information we encourage you to contact Hannah Allen on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 25 August 2025 and 29 August 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

The Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024-2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices.

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions

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.

Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

Selection criteria:

1. Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated extensive post-registration experience in mental health nursing with management experience and experience in acute mental health care.
3. Demonstrated excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to undertake clinical service planning, change management and financial management.
5. Knowledge of Work Health and Safety and Injury Management, security, risk, and safety management, associated with acute mental health service.
6. Understanding of and commitment to consumer and carer consultation and participation in service planning and delivery.
7. Sound knowledge of Performance Management and Industrial Relations Processes.
8. Computer literacy and current NSW unrestricted drivers licence.
   

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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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.

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.

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