Nurse Manager Grade 3, After-hours Manager - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager, Grade 3
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $142,254.44 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ595926
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: 17 August 2025

Full-time and Part-time may be hours available.

Come Work With Us!

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative nurse manager to work afternoon shifts leading and supporting our mental health workforce - do you have the knowledge and skills to undertake this challenging role?

For more information we encourage you to contact David Tobin 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

Where you'll be working

Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Older Persons Mental Health Unit, PECC - St George Mental Health Service, located on St George Hospital campus, Kogarah.

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.

Participates as a member of the St George 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 St George 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.

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time/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.

Selection Criteria:

1. Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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 (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

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.

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.

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.

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. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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