After Hours Nurse Manager: Lead Safe, High-Impact Care

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

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.