Nurse Manager - East Maitland Community Health
Lead and inspire a high-performing team as a Nurse Manager at East Maitland Community Health Centre, driving excellence in patient care and service delivery.
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $142,254.44 p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Requisition ID: REQ566912
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: East Maitland Community Health Centre
Closing Date: Sunday, 13th April 2025
Support & Development
We are committed to supporting our Nurse Manager through:
- Comprehensive orientation and onboarding aligned with the Excellence Framework.
- Regular Monthly Accountability Meetings with the Greater Newcastle & Lower Hunter Director of Nursing.
- Ongoing professional development, including access to tailored education and training programs.
- Supportive 30- and 90-day check-ins to align goals and address development needs.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a passionate and dedicated team that values innovation and excellence in healthcare.
- Make a real impact in shaping the future of community health services.
- Work in a supportive environment that fosters growth, leadership, and career progression.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance.
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
About the Role
Greater Newcastle and Lower Hunter Integrated Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Manager to provide leadership at the East Maitland Community Health Centre. This pivotal role is essential to ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care within a dynamic and community-focused healthcare setting.
As the Nurse Manager, you will serve as the primary link between senior managers and frontline staff, ensuring clear and effective communication across the organisational hierarchy. You will oversee daily operations, collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, and work in partnership with other Nurse Managers, Nurse Unit Managers, and the Director of Nursing to drive service excellence.
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about nursing leadership, able to build strong relationships, and is motivated to inspire and lead a high-performing team that makes a lasting impact on the community, staff, and consumers.
What You’ll Do
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Lead, direct, and coordinate client care to ensure high-quality and safe service delivery.
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Oversee the day-to-day management of the East Maitland Community Health Centre, ensuring optimal resource utilisation.
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Foster a positive and collaborative team culture focused on excellence, quality, and innovation.
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Drive continual quality improvement initiatives and maintain high nursing standards.
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Develop and implement strategies to enhance patient outcomes and staff engagement.
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Manage operational and business functions, including workforce planning and budget oversight.
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Act as an advocate for both staff and consumers, ensuring that client-centered care remains a core focus.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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Extensive nursing experience and clinical knowledge.
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A strong ability to lead, mentor, and empower multidisciplinary teams.
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Professional integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability.
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Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.
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A passion for advancing the nursing profession and enhancing service provision.
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The ability to drive change, develop innovative solutions, and enhance care delivery.
If you are a compassionate, driven, and experienced nursing leader, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that is committed to delivering excellence in community healthcare.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Kathy Bullen on Kathy.Bullen@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information for Applicants:
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Hunter New England Health 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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
