Nurse Manager Grade 4 Surgical Stream Westmead
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Job Summary
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Nurse Mgr Gde 4
Remuneration:151844.86 - 154505.96 full time equivalent base salary range (12% super 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ653727
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 11 April 2026
For role related queries or questions contact: Alan Gardo on
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia we care for thousands of children each year in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion collaboration and excellence in care.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated nursing leader to undertake the role of Surgical Stream Nurse Manager at The Childrens Hospital at Westmead. This role provides the opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of nursing services across the Surgical Stream driving service improvement workforce planning and clinical excellence in a complex and dynamic environment. The position plays a key role in supporting high-quality patient care while fostering a culture aligned with the CORE values of NSW Health. Working in partnership with the office of the Director of Nursing and Clinical Stream Director the Nurse Manager will contribute to the strategic and operational direction of surgical services while providing leadership oversight and support to nursing teams across the portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring effective staffing models monitoring performance and key indicators and supporting ongoing service development and improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to delivering safe effective and patient-centred care.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits accrued days off (ADOs) fitness passport employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click Apply Online and submit your application including:
- Aresume(maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications (or evidence of working towards the same) and nursing leadership and management experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop direct and lead a team to achieve organisational objectives.
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in an environment of high volume/ pressure
- Demonstrated high level communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in change management negotiating competing interests and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively within designated timeframes and budgets.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people in line with NSW Healths commitment to 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:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Childrens Guardian.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application or contact the SCHNs Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
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