Nurse Manager Grade 3 - Intensive Care - Permanent Full Time - The Sutherland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $143,851.10 - $146,522.64 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ662489
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 31 May 2026
Where you'll be working:
Intensive Care is a 14-bed combined Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit, where critically ill medical and surgical patients who are cared for by a specialist multidisciplinary team. Nursing staff are supported by a Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant and a Clinical Nurse Educator.
Your new role:
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The vision for nursing at The Sutherland Hospital (TSH) is to build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through Transformational, Supportive and Holistic nursing and midwifery.
SESLHD nursing and midwifery values of Caring, Integrity, Respect, Influence, Innovation and Inspiration guide us in achieving the nursing and midwifery vision at The Sutherland Hospital.
The Nurse Manager – Intensive Care is responsible for ensuring the delivery of optimal and safe patient care within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) through established collaborative partnerships internal and external to the department. Primary responsibilities include appropriate management and co-ordination of staff which includes nurses, administrative and support staff, coordination of patient care and management of departmental processes and practice. The Nurse Manager works closely and collaboratively with the ICU Head of Department in order to ensure appropriate leadership in clinical, financial and human resource management and to support the daily operational activities of the department. The Nurse Manager ensures that overall functioning of the ICU is in accordance with the department's strategic plan and also ensures the maintenance of quality standards of care. The Nurse Manager promotes excellence in patient care and clinical service delivery.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Gregory Cramery on Gregory.Cramery@health.nsw.gov.au
Benefits:
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
Selection Criteria:
1. Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Extensive clinical and management experience in an Intensive Care Unit or Critical Care Department and possesses post graduate qualifications in Health Management or working towards.
3. Demonstrated understanding of contemporary health care delivery challenges impacting on Intensive Care Units, including Key Performance Indicators.
4. Demonstrated strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and professional goals.
5. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and risk management principles within an evidence-based practice framework and relevant accreditation, standards and processes.
6. Demonstrated experience in the successful application of change management principles
7. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in financial management, ability to analyse and evaluate services.
8. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and an aptitude to utilise relevant information technology platforms.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
