After Hours Nurse Manager (Grd 3) - Liverpool Hospital - Perm FT/PT
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- Nurse Manager
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- REQ638279 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Requisition ID: REQ638279
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $72.55 - $73.89 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 15/02/2026
Contact: Kelly Paddock - Operational Nurse Manager | 0459 824 830 | Kelly.Paddock@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Liverpool Hospital is seeking a dynamic and experienced After Hours Hospital Manager to lead after‑hours operations in one of NSW’s busiest tertiary hospitals. This pivotal leadership role ensures the seamless coordination of patient access and flow, staffing, and clinical operations during critical periods.
As an After Hours Nurse Manager, you will oversee nursing services within a complex and fast‑paced environment, driving efficient resource management and fostering excellence in clinical practice. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining safe, high‑quality, compassionate care while supporting staff and ensuring operational continuity across the hospital.
You will play a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture that empowers nursing teams and enhances the patient experience. Through your leadership, you will model the NSW Health CORE values — Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment — in every interaction with patients, families, and colleagues.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in a major tertiary facility, contributing to high‑quality patient care and the ongoing development of nursing services.
Are You the Right Fit?
You will thrive in this role if you are an experienced nursing leader who is confident managing complex clinical environments and making informed decisions during high‑pressure periods. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the leadership and management of nursing services across a designated unit, service, or facility, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality patient care and the efficient use of resources.
You may be the ideal candidate if you:
- Bring extensive experience in acute care nursing leadership
- Demonstrate strong clinical governance and operational management capability
- Excel at coordinating patient flow, staffing, and resource allocation
- Communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion
- Foster effective workplace cultures that support staff wellbeing and professional growth
- Are committed to modelling NSW Health CORE values in all aspects of your practice
- Thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments where your leadership truly matters
If you are passionate about leading teams, strengthening clinical practice, and supporting exceptional patient care after hours, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership position.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Please provide a brief overview of your Relevant post graduate qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
3. Proven record of achievement in clinical, operational, and emergency management and leadership within a complex, acute healthcare environment.
4. Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and innovate problem solving skills in service delivery, human resource management, financial management, and quality and risk management
5. Demonstrated excellence in communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and constructive relationships
6. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect & Empowerment.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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