After Hours Nurse Manager

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Nepean Hospital is seeking an experienced After Hours Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight outside normal hours. You will lead nursing teams, coordinate patient flow, and respond to after-hours risks across the hospital with a focus on safety and quality care.

You will partner with Nursing, Medical and multidisciplinary staff to ensure efficient service, manage resources, and support staff wellbeing during night and weekend periods.

Qualifications

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Tertiary qualification in management or extensive post-graduate clinical and management experience in the acute health care setting.
• Leadership, delegation, negotiation and strong communication skills with clinical experience of evidence-based acute health assessment, treatment and care.
• Experience in workforce planning and resource management in a hospital setting using IT systems like HealthRoster and Patient Flow Portal.
• Understanding of bed management and patient flow objectives in an acute health setting; ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Resource management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Clinical decision making

Education

RN with AHPRA

Management qualification

Tools

HealthRoster

Patient Flow Portal

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $79.80 - $81.28 per hour

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ698366

Applications Close: 28/10/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world‑class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Nepean Hospital is seeking an experienced, motivated and dynamic After Hours Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership, operational oversight and strategic support across the hospital outside of normal business hours.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Nursing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment and is passionate about delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care. Working collaboratively with Nursing, Medical and Multidisciplinary teams, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of hospital services, supporting frontline staff and responding effectively to clinical and operational challenges. As the After Hours Nurse Manager, you will provide hospital‑wide leadership and coordination, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care across all clinical areas during after‑hours periods.

You will be a visible and approachable leader, supporting staff in clinical decision‑making, managing competing priorities and facilitating timely responses to emerging risks and complex situations. You will bring to this role strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the confidence to make sound decisions in a demanding hospital environment whilst balancing competing priorities while maintaining a clear focus on patient safety, staff wellbeing and operational effectiveness.

Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the delivery of safe, high‑quality care at Nepean Hospital.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in management and/or extensive post‑graduate clinical and management experience in the acute health care setting
• Leadership and interpersonal skills demonstrating motivation, delegation, negotiation and knowledge with clinical experience of evidence based acute health assessment, treatment and care
• Proven ability to provide leadership, manage resources and drive change effectively with a demonstrated commitment to professional developmentComputer literacy including working knowledge of staff scheduling systems HealthRoster and Patient Flow Portal
• Understanding of and commitment to HAT, bed management/patient flow objectives in an acute health setting, with the ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of information technology systems to support bed management and Patient Flow
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage complex, competing and challenging situations, including clinical and corporate risk in a timely manner plus Human Resource management abilities including an understanding of industrial relations and associated processes and procedures
• High level verbal and written communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

Additional information

• For role related queries or questions contact Carmel Zucak on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.