Nurse Manager Grade 5 Aged, Rehabilitation and Extended Care

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until May 2027

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 5

Remuneration: $170,655.23 - $173,551.14 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ667444

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications Close: 14 June 2026

An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!

Our Hospital and Community

Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.

Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.

Where you'll be working

Southcare Aged & Extended Community Care is a key division of the Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service, delivering integrated, person-centred care to the Sutherland Shire Community. Southcare provides a comprehensive range of services, predominantly supporting frail older people and individuals living with disability to remain save and well in their homes.

The Generalist Community Nursing Team delivers post-acute nursing care across the Shire, supported by a broader suite of specialised and outreach services

What you'll be doing

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 – Aged, Rehabilitation and Extended Care (Southcare provides strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio. This includes the Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service, outreach services inclusive of the Geriatric Flying Squad, Aged Care Services Assessment Team (ASET) and Southcare Outreach teams, as well as oversight of inpatient aged care and rehabilitation services.

Working in partnership with the Co-Director, the Nurse Manager is responsible for service delivery, workforce management and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality, patient centred care across all settings. This role leads service development, manages resources effectively, and drives integration across community and inpatient services.

Reporting to the Co-Director Nursing Midwifery & Operations (Medicine, Aged, Rehabilitation and Extended Care, Southcare, Cancer, Outpatient and Women's and Children's Health Services), the position is an active member of the Nursing & Midwifery Executive Team, and contributes to the development and implementation of SESLHD strategic priorities, while operating within established professional reporting structures.

For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Wedell on ***email_hidden***

Selection Criteria

1. Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia (AHPRA); and a current Driver Licence.

2. Recognised tertiary management qualifications or working toward same, with evidence of ongoing professional development to further enhance leadership and management capabilities.

3. Recent broad clinical, operational and strategic management experience at a senior level within a complex health care environment, with the ability to function effectively as part of a senior management team and work collaboratively across disciplines.

4. Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate and, where appropriate, incorporate emerging trends in clinical practice, service delivery and models of care to support service improvement and change.

5. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate inspire and organise staff to achieve organisational, program and professional outcomes.

6. Demonstrated experience in the application of change management principles and achievement of measurable outcomes.

7. Demonstrated experience in financial management, including the ability to develop and implement financial strategies and achieve performance targets.

8. Highly developed verbal, written and negotiation skills, with the ability to utilize relevant information technology platforms and prepare clear and concise reports and business plans

Need more information?

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Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

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 [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.

Information for applicants

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

• 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 background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website