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Nurse Manager
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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REQ531462 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 15 February 2026
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: 135591.23 - 138111.46 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) 
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ531462

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives. 

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Additional Information:

  • An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 

The SCHN is searching for a passionate and experienced nurse who would be enthused to facilitate the development of nurses to join the SCHN senior nursing leadership team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in education and will harness and build management and leadership capabilities, coordinating and supporting locally driven leadership and talent development initiatives for nurses across the Network.
The Leadership and Talent Development Nurse Manager will lead, manage the design, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing development initiatives, leadership development, capability development, talent management and succession planning.

What you'll be doing
Nurse Manager, Leadership and Talent Development reports to the Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Education and will harness and build management and leadership capabilities, coordinating and supporting locally driven leadership and talent development initiatives for the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN).

The position leads the effective development and implementation of a suite of programs and initiatives which build workforce capability and support employee engagement. 

The Position leads and manages the design, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing development initiatives, leadership development, capability development, talent management and succession planning.
  1. Registered nurse with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  2. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Adult Education, Project Management, Human Resources, Leadership Coaching, or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
  3. Proven experience and extensive knowledge of contemporary issues in leadership and talent development, adult learning and facilitation.
  4. Demonstrated skills in managing significant complex projects and/or programs concurrently, with varying timeframes and workloads, in a high volume work environment.
  5. High level organisational and management skills with good attention to detail.
  6. Advanced relationship management capabilities with senior management, and other key stakeholders, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  7. Experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels. Experience in information management including the ability to collect, organise and interpret data.
  8. Willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process. 

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. 

 

 

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/  

 

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. 

 

 

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified. 

 

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

 

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sally Whalen on sally.whalen@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au 

 

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3. 


Applications Close: 27/11/2024

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