Nurse Manager Workforce Mental Health Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $135,591.23 - $138,111.46 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Nurse Manager Workforce position is responsible for supporting the Director of Nursing in the managing and monitoring of the Mental Health nursing and administrative workforce including the facilitation of the Nursing Workforce Strategy.

The position provides a key leadership role in the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives and strategies relating to the mental health nursing and administrative workforce including workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and management of the casual pool, professional development, and performance management. The position will have a focus on the monitoring of nursing minimum staffing requirements, rostering requirements, and the ongoing development of a robust workforce initiative. The position will work with internal and external key stakeholders that are integral to the Nursing and administrative workforce.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria: 

• Registration:  Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated management and leadership in the health sector with appropriate post graduate qualifications and/or work experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrated high level project and change management skills and the ability to use diagnostic tools and interventions including information and technology platforms.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of roster creation and management skills, including recruitment management and experience, and knowledge of workforce systems within health.
5. Extensive understanding in the use of HealthRoster, Recruitment and Onboarding (ROB) and Stafflink.
6. Demonstrated commitment to own professional development in areas prevalent to health management and leadership.
7. Sound knowledge of the NSW Public System Nurses’ and Midwives State Award 2023 and Rostering Best Practice principles, and relevant policies.
8. Current and valid unrestricted NSW Class C Drivers Licence and a willingness to travel as required in role

Requisition ID: REQ492742
Applications Close: 17th July 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Juanita Taylor on wslhd-mhs-nursingexecutive@health.nsw.gov.au or 0408 591 996