Clinical Stream Manager (Nurse Manager Gde 6) - Critical Care - Perm FT

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 184,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long‑servi

Free and confidential staff wellbeing

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Stream Manager (Nurse Manager Grade 6) to lead Critical Care services across South Western Sydney Local Health District. Based at Eastern Campus, Liverpool, you will work in a co-leadership model with the Clinical Director and senior leaders to drive clinical performance, quality improvement and service development across multiple sites.

You'll champion patient safety, contemporary models of care, workforce development and collaborative relationships

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA or equivalent authority.
• Experience leading critical care service improvements and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and influence practice across sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Critical Care services and multiple sites.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety and contemporary models of care.
• Develop staff and strengthen clinical partnerships to improve health outcomes.

Job description

Clinical Stream Manager (Nurse Manager Gde 6) - Critical Care - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ699742

Requisition ID: REQ699742
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $184,618.22 - $187,571.52 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Eastern Campus, Liverpool
Applications close: 25/10/26
Contact: Matthew Jennings - Director Clinical Streams and Allied Health, SWSLHD on 0429 365 852 |[e-mail]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the Clinical Streams and Allied Health leadership team and shape the future of Critical Care Services across South Western Sydney Local Health District. Working within a collaborative co-leadership model alongside the Clinical Director, Critical Care and other senior medical leaders, you will provide strategic leadership across multiple sites to drive excellence in patient care, service development and clinical performance.

You will lead district-wide initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient safety, contemporary models of care and innovation, helping to deliver safe, high-quality and patient-centred services that improve health outcomes for our communities.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative nursing leader with extensive critical care experience and a passion for improving patient care across complex health services. You will be an inspirational and values-driven leader who motivates, develops and supports staff to achieve their full potential while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous improvement. With highly developed communication and relationship-building skills, you will confidently engage with clinical, operational and executive stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive meaningful change.

You will be a strategic thinker with demonstrated experience leading service improvement initiatives, implementing contemporary models of care and navigating complex healthcare environments. Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused, you will thrive in a district-wide leadership role, partnering with multidisciplinary teams across multiple facilities to strengthen healthcare delivery, support innovation and improve health outcomes for the communities we serve.

Selection Criteria

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Please describe a significant service improvement, model of care change or quality initiative you have led within a critical care or related clinical service. What was your approach, how did you engage stakeholders, and what outcomes were achieved?
• This role requires leadership across multiple services and sites. Please provide an example of how you have built effective clinical relationships, influenced practice or achieved a shared outcome across multidisciplinary teams or organisations.

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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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