CCLHD - Nurse Manager - Grade 5 - Operational Nurse Manager - Critical Care

Elevate Nursing Leadership at Gosford Hospital

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.

If you have previously applied for this position, we kindly ask that you do not reapply.

Are you a dynamic leader ready to make a meaningful impact?

At Central Coast Local Health District, our strategic vision is Trusted Care. Better health for everyone. Gosford Hospital is seeking an inspiring and results-driven Operational Nurse Manager to lead our Critical Care teams. This is a unique opportunity for a leader passionate about collaboration, mentorship, and driving excellence in patient care.

About the Opportunity

• Lead and Inspire: Empower and mentor a high-performing team of Nursing Managers, fostering professional growth and excellence.
• Champion Nursing Advocacy: Be a strong voice for the nursing profession, ensuring the continued development and recognition of nursing within the healthcare system.
• Drive Innovation: Implement strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery, improve efficiencies, and elevate patient care outcomes.
• Foster Collaboration: Work seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, medical leaders, and key stakeholders to optimise patient flow and coordinate care effectively.
• Shape the Future: Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, driving change that enhances both staff engagement and patient experiences.

About the Role

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and support nursing teams across multiple critical care units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee a $55 million budget, optimising resource allocation and operational efficiencies.
• Coaching and Mentorship: Develop and nurture future nursing leaders, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Directors of Nursing and key clinical and non-clinical partners to implement best practices and innovative care models.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise key performance indicators (KPIs) and data insights to inform decision-making and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Quality and Safety: Champion high standards of patient safety and care, embedding evidence-based practices within the team.

About You

• A Proven Leader: You excel in leading, mentoring, and empowering teams to achieve excellence in nursing practice.
• A Strong Advocate: You are passionate about the nursing profession and actively contribute to its growth and recognition.
• A Collaborative Professional: You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and have a talent for bringing people together to achieve common goals.
• A Strategic Thinker: You bring innovation, forward-thinking solutions, and a drive to improve processes and patient care.
• An Engaging Change Agent: You embrace transformation and create a positive and supportive work environment that encourages progress.

What we Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Accrued Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.   

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.  However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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