Chief Nursing Information Officer

• Lead digital transformation in nursing and patient care

• Shape future-focused clinical informatics strategy

• Influence innovative healthcare technology solutions

Lead the future of digital healthcare by driving clinical informatics innovation, optimising electronic health systems and improving patient outcomes across nursing and multidisciplinary services.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration: $170,655.23 - $173,551.14 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join a progressive and collaborative healthcare environment at, where innovation, patient-centred care and digital transformation are at the forefront of service delivery. Working closely with executive leaders, Digital Health Solutions and multidisciplinary clinical teams, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of nursing informatics and clinical technology across the District.

• Work alongside senior clinical and digital health leaders to influence strategic healthcare initiatives

• Be part of a culture focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement

• Drive meaningful change that enhances patient safety and clinical outcomes

• Access opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and lifelong learning

• Contribute to a digitally enabled health system delivering better care for our communities

What you'll be doing
As the Chief Nursing Information Officer, you will provide expert clinical leadership in nursing informatics and champion the adoption, optimisation and integration of clinical information systems across the District. You will bridge the gap between clinical practice and technology to ensure healthcare solutions support safe, efficient and evidence-based patient care.

• Lead and influence the implementation and optimisation of clinical information systems and digital health initiatives

• Collaborate with executive leaders and key stakeholders to deliver strategic eHealth solutions and improved patient outcomes

• Advocate for nursing, midwifery and multidisciplinary teams in the design and deployment of healthcare technologies

• Identify and address gaps between clinical workflows, policy compliance and electronic systems

• Drive patient-centred innovation, data-driven decision making and benefits realisation across clinical services

Join us and help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, leadership and digital transformation. At NSW Health, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while growing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration: Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse/Midwife 

Selection Criteria:

1. Registered nurse or midwife with relevant tertiary level experience and knowledge of system-wide clinical nursing practices

2. Strong knowledge and interest in health informatics, including clinical information systems and technologies required for clinical practice and quality improvement, with a focus on nursing and midwifery informatics

3. Demonstrated experience in clinical information technology projects to effectively drive change in a complex environment and manage stakeholders in a creative and positive manner consistent with WSLHD values

4. High level interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in engaging and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, to facilitate cooperation in achieving positive outcomes, and to maintain strong working relationships

5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including competency in health-related software applications and all Microsoft Office applications

6. Proven demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical services and business processes, with experience in leading organisational change and benefits realisation to improve performance and service delivery

7. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work purposes

Requisition ID: REQ665657
Applications Close: 7 June 2026

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Vanessa Stokes on 0417 382 490 or vanessa.stokes@health.nsw.gov.au.

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