Nurse Manager Grade 5 - Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration: $155,142.54 - $157,772.34 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ581927
Nurse Manager Grade 5 - Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine - Prince of Wales Hospital
Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for leadership in nursing and a keen interest in medical imaging and nuclear medicine?
If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH).
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Manager to lead the Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine Department.
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Department Executive and be accountable for the efficient and effective operation of the unit. Your leadership will be key in ensuring the safe, high-quality delivery of clinical services and interventions, while supporting and inspiring a team of dedicated nursing professionals.
This is your chance to step into a leadership position where your skills, knowledge, and vision can make a meaningful difference.
Join us and be a leader in innovation, safety, and person-centered care.
What we offer
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- 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.
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Established partnerships with Universities that promote cutting edge research in wellbeing, education and teaching.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Nurse Manager MID will, in conjunction with the MID Executive, be accountable for the efficient and effective operations within the department, leading to the safe delivery of clinical services and interventions.
The Nurse Manager will be actively engaged in the Prince of Wales hospital and Community Health Services (POWH), and Local Health District (LHD) governance structures, strategic planning and initiatives at both professional and operational levels as a key member of the MID Executive.
In collaboration with the Co-Director, Nursing and Operations (Neurosciences, Cancer Services and Rehabilitation), the Nurse Manager will be responsible for the management of the nursing and associated support workforce within the MID and Nuclear Medicine Department. This includes recruitment and retention of staff, succession planning, professional learning and development and the effective utilisation of nursing and associated support workforce resources in line with skill mix and models of care.
Selection Criteria:
- Registered Nurse who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Recognised tertiary management qualifications or working towards same, and evidence of recent professional development to further enhance leadership and management competencies
- Demonstrated experience in the application of change management principles and achievement of measurable outcomes
- Recent broad clinical, operational experience at a senior level with an ability to function as part of a senior management team working successfully with other professional and disciplines in the management of medical imaging services
- Demonstrated effective verbal, written and negotiation skills with an aptitude to utilize relevant information technology platforms and ability to provide clear and concise plans and reports
- Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate and incorporate where appropriate emerging trends within the profession of nursing
- Evidence of experience in financial management and ability to assist lead financial strategies
- Sound knowledge of current clinical practice, its delivery and models of care and the ability to motivate, inspire and lead staff to achieve service and professional goals
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ingeborg Vuuregge on Inge.Vuuregge@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
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-POWH-SSEH@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.
Information for applicants:
- 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 backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
