Operational Nurse Manager - Critical Care

Shape the future of critical care — empower teams, drive excellence, and lead with impact.

Where You Will Be Working:

The Maitland Hospital is a facility that officially opened in January 2022 and is designed to deliver modern, comfortable, and technologically advanced care to patients in the Hunter New England region. The hospital embraces innovation and provides staff with state-of-the-art resources and improved ways of working to enhance health outcomes and support career development.

This role forms part of the Nursing leadership of Maitland Hospital and is responsible for both the operational and strategic management of critical care services at Maitland Hospital. These services include a Level 4, 40-bed Emergency Department, an 8-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit, and an 8-bed Intensive Care Unit.

In this role, you will work closely with the directors of ED and ICU and lead a dedicated team of clinicians, playing a key role in shaping high-quality patient care and operational performance.

Your ongoing professional development will be actively supported, with opportunities for growth and leadership advancement encouraged.

"I am fortunate to lead the team of nurses and midwives at Maitland Hospital. I admire their dedication and empathy which makes a lasting difference in our patients lives every single day. I aim to promote a positive culture, pride in the workplace and a sense of wellbeing all while we deliver high quality health care."

Luke Feenan - Director of Nursing & Midwifery| Maitland & Kurri Kurri Hospitals

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the key liaison between senior service managers and frontline staff, ensuring clear communication and alignment of priorities.
• Managing the resources of the service/unit through effective planning and performance monitoring against service targets and KPI's.
• Overseeing the implementation of safe staffing levels across the emergency department.
• Provide leadership support to the Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, as well as the education team.

What You will bring:

• Post grad qualifications in management or leadership and/or leadership and management experience deemed appropriate for the role.
• Extensive clinical experience in critical care, with a strong background in intensive care and/or emergency nursing.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage, influence, and collaborate with staff, patients, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a positive workplace culture that promotes collaboration, respect, and high standards of patient care.
• Extensive experience in critical care with a demonstrated understanding and operational management of Emergency department and ICU KPI's.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we encourage you to apply!

Information for Applicants: 

Hunter New England Health 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.  

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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.