Nurse Manager Practice Development - Location Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health District

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 October 2026

Location: Location Negotiable within Southern New South Wales Local Health District

Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 2

Remuneration: $73.16 - $74.62 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ673264

Application Close: 2 July 2026

Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

About the service

The Practice Development Nurse Manager will contribute to the organisation's strategic priorities, including development of effective workplace cultures, the improvement of practice, fostering a culture of learning and inquiry, building the organisation's workforce capacity to be responsive to changes and provide safe and effective care.

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Working within SNSWLHD

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Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations

A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

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Selection Criteria

Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide high level advice, education and support to individuals, nursing staff and other health professionals.

Demonstrated facilitation, consultation, negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills necessary to build and maintain collaborative relationships with individuals and multidisciplinary teams.

Demonstrated understanding and ability to analysis/use Patient Information Systems, Data and computer programs related to the role.

Understanding of transformational Practice Development to facilitate positive workplace cultures to support person-centred care.

Demonstrated understanding of the principles of continuous quality improvement.

Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Rodger on Lauren.Rodger@health.nsw.gov.au

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