After-hours Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager Grade 3 – Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $70.44 - $71.74 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ615351
Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 2 November 2025

Previous applicants need not apply
 

Lead with Impact – Join Us as After-Hours Nurse Manager

Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Are you a confident and experienced nurse leader looking for a rewarding role with excellent work-life balance?

Step into a key leadership position as the After-Hours Nurse Manager at Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, where your expertise will directly influence patient care and operational excellence after-hours.

Why This Role?

• Lead with autonomy and authority in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Drive seamless patient flow, clinical escalation, and incident management during after-hours
• Join a dedicated senior leadership team committed to delivering high-quality, continuous care
• Enjoy the flexibility and balance of a part-time, after-hours role
• Be a vital member of a dynamic mental health management team shaping the future of care

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and operational management of inpatient services after hours
• Foster strong collaborative partnerships with multidisciplinary teams, services, and external organisations to ensure optimal patient care
• Support the Executive team, Nursing Unit Managers, and Patient Flow Coordinator in daily operational activities
• Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in rostered Executive On-Call duties during after-hours and weekends

If you are a proactive nurse leader ready to make a meaningful difference in mental health care outside regular hours, this is a rare and exciting opportunity for you.

Apply now to lead with purpose and make an impact where it matters most.

For more information we encourage you to contact Hannah Allen on Hannah.Allen@health.nsw.gov.au 

Interviews are expected to be held between 10 November  2025 and 14 November  2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District 

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
• 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.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria: 

1. Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated extensive post-registration experience in mental health nursing with management experience and experience in acute mental health care.
3. Demonstrated excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to undertake clinical service planning, change management and financial management.
5. Knowledge of Work Health and Safety and Injury Management, security, risk, and safety management, associated with acute mental health service.
6. Understanding of and commitment to consumer and carer consultation and participation in service planning and delivery.
7. Sound knowledge of Performance Management and Industrial Relations Processes.
8. Computer literacy and current NSW unrestricted drivers licence.

Need more information? 
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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.

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-MentalHealth@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:

• 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