Nurse Manager Gde 4 - Peadiatric Intensive Care - Permanent - REQ62986
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 4
Remuneration: 151844.86 - 154505.96 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ629686
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 4 January 2026
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.
We are seeking an exceptional Nurse Manager to lead our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. A dynamic and highly specialised unit delivering critical care to some of the state’s most complex and vulnerable patients.
As we prepare to move into a world-class new facility, this is your opportunity to bring your vision, energy and leadership to a team known for its excellence, innovation, and compassion. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of paediatric critical care, driving performance, enhancing culture, and building a service ready to thrive in our next chapter.
This role demands a leader who is future-focused and deeply committed to patient safety, staff development, and high-quality care. The successful candidate will commence in early March, providing a unique opportunity to lead the team through an exciting period of transition and growth.
If you are ready to lead with purpose, we want to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
The Nurse Manager will develop the potential of staff, identify develop and facilitate a range of strategies to ensure nursing staff have the knowledge and skills required to undertake their roles.
The Nurse Manager will undertake planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance within the portfolio for individual staff and the team.
The Nurse Manager will utilise a range of communication strategies to foster shared decision making, responsibility and accountability.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications and nursing leadership and management experience
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a senior management team and to collaborate with other health professionals and disciplines in the management of health care services
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about 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.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Alan Gardo on alan.gardo@health.nsw.gov.au
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. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
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.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
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
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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