$139,661.16 - $142,254.44 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | REQ554057 | Grade: Nurse Manager Grade 3 | Applications close: 9March 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Nurse Manager Policy, Practice & Innovation is responsible for the promotion of a strong culture of contemporary evidence-based nursing and midwifery practice, quality and innovation and a culture of safety. The Policy, Practice & Innovation role fosters and maintain close professional relationships with relevant executive teams, clinical managers, peers and district managers to achieve organisational goals. This role will support professional and strategic Nursing and Midwifery leads to ensure policy documents align with safe, high-quality care delivery and support the ongoing development of innovative, patient-centred models of care. Working collaboratively through a district-wide committee, the Nurse Manager will oversee the shared governance processes for reviewing, developing, coordinating, communicating, implementing, and evaluating clinical practice, policy documents and models of care. Additionally, the Nurse Manager Clinical Practice & Innovation will provide oversight of Nursing and Midwifery Directorate compliance with Ministry of Health policies and lead related clinical initiatives to enhance practice excellence. The position reports to the Nursing and Midwifery District Executive team, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and promoting a culture of clinical excellence across the district. The Nurse Manager works collaboratively with Nursing & Midwifery Executive Teams and both internal and external stakeholders to create a strong culture of safety and quality, demonstrating leadership, innovation and evidenced based practice.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

· Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

· Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

· Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

· Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

· Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

· Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

· Working With Children Check (WWCC)

· Current AHPRA Registration

· relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in healthcare leadership and management, education, coaching or practice improvement

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need more information or help applying?

· Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

· Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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· For role-related queries or help applying, contact Sharon Morgan at ​[email protected]