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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Facility: Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $135,591.23 - $138,111.46
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ468743
Applications Close: 19 March 2024
What you'll be doing
The Workforce Nurse Manager is responsible for supporting the Director of Nursing and Midwifery in managing and monitoring of the nursing and midwifery workforce.
- Ensure the promotion of excellence in clinical practice through optimal workforce planning, support and analysis, in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Operations Managers.
- Monitor and engage managers in the establishment and maintenance of staff profiles and ensure regular data is provided to track and monitor compliance and vacancy rates whilst developing strategies and initiatives to address the recruitment and retention needs of the nursing and midwifery workforce.
- Facilitate effective communication within the Executive Unit and facilitate the management of the casual and permanent relief pool staff.
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.
Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:
· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)
· Study and development leave
· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities
· Discounted parking
· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family
· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Talent Pool
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.
Please note: 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.
Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to
Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:
Selection Criteria: * Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) AND holds a relevant management qualification or working towards OR extensive experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated high level leadership within the workplace including the ability to form productive working relationships through high level communication, negotiation and facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated high level project and change management skills and the ability to use diagnostic tools and interventions including information and technology platforms.
- Demonstrated knowledge of roster creation and management skills, including recruitment management and experience, and knowledge of workforce systems within health.
- Extensive understanding in the use of HealthRoster, Recruitment and Onboarding (ROB) and StaffLink.
- Demonstrated commitment to own professional development in areas prevalent to health management and leadership.
- Sound knowledge of the NSW Public Health System Nurses and Midwives Award.
- Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and a willingness to travel as required in role.
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For role related queries or questions contact Shanyn King on Shanyn.King@health.nsw.gov.au
