Director Nursing and Midwifery Services - Drug Health Services - Temp FT

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Nurse Manager
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REQ590626 Requisition #

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week Up Until 10/08/2026
Location:
District Wide Service
Position Classification:
Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration:
$2,973.29 - $3,023.69 Per Week

 

Requisition ID: REQ590626
Application Close Date:
27/07/2025
Interview Date Range:
30/07/2025 – 06/08/2025
Contact Details:
Mick Rowles - 0459 897 589 I mick.rowles@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

 

About the Opportunity
Join the vibrant and professional South Western Sydney Local Health District Drug Health Team working at improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.  Through innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, we professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.  Help improve the health of our communities.

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and governance to the nursing directorate across Drug Health Services. We are looking for a forward thinking, creative, innovative nursing leader who can continue to drive development of best practice and new models of care.

 

What You'll be Doing
As the Nursing leader at Drug Health Services you will bring vision and clarity to your role, be a great communicator, self-directed, with an ability to inspire, motivate and support people to reach their full potential. Each day you challenge yourself to uphold the vision of the Nursing and Midwifery service, which is, to provide compassionate care always through leading effective work cultures that transforms the patient and staff experience, in line with South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Transforming Your Experience. You will demonstrate a high level of initiative, creativity and contribute to our vision of innovative models of care.

You will support the SWSLHD Transforming Your Experience strategy to provide an exceptional experience for everyone who interacts with our organisation for the provision of safe, high-quality care.

The Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DNMS) is operationally responsible to the General Manager and professionally responsible to the Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Performance, SWSLHD. The DNMS is a member of the senior executive team of the facility providing leadership and is responsible for the overall management and clinical practice of Nursing Services in Drug Health Services

  

Where You'll Be Working 
SWSLHD Drug Health Services operates across the South Western Sydney Local Health District, providing a comprehensive range of treatments and interventions for individuals, families, and carers affected by alcohol and other drug use.

The services include inpatient withdrawal at the 'Corella' unit in Fairfield, the Opioid Treatment Program, outpatient clinics, and specialised teams such as the Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Team and the Youth Service. Recognised for their excellence, SWSLHD Drug Health Services has been a finalist in the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards, highlighting their commitment to high-quality care and innovation.

The supportive and multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches. With convenient locations at hospitals and community health centres, the service ensures accessible and effective support for the diverse communities in the region.

Working here means being part of a committed team focused on improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on people's lives.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

  1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Extensive senior nursing management experience in an acute hospital setting, as deemed appropriate by SWSLHD. Post Graduate qualifications in management, leadership or equivalent, as deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
  2. Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting and demonstrated ability to lead through vision and articulate the potential for the organisation.
  3. Demonstrated ability to represent and negotiate on behalf of nursing and midwifery, and appropriately consult with staff and other health professionals through utilising a broad range of communication skills selectively in a variety of settings and demonstrated ability to develop an environment which promotes continuous improvement in practice and patient outcomes.
  4. Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate and incorporate where appropriate emerging trends within the broader service and business industry which have the potential to enhance nursing, midwifery and/or health services.
  5. Demonstrated ability to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance across the organisation and through collaboration, including other health facilities and outside of health, to identify opportunities to realise enhanced performance.
  6. Demonstrated ability to analyse and contribute to the strategic plan of the organisation for continuing relevance and adjust direction. This is inclusive of the implementation of organisational change, financial management, risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
  7. Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues within vulnerable populations as well as working within a harm minimization framework.
  8. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.



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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

 

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

 

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

 

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

 

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

 

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