Mental Health Nurse Manager – Clinical Stream Lead

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Ryde; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District in Ryde, NSW, is seeking a Stream Nurse Manager to lead the clinical stream, drive practice standards, and oversee workforce management in mental health services.

The role requires RN registration with AHPRA, post-graduate management qualifications, and proven leadership in service development with a strong focus on quality and patient outcomes. NSW driver’s licence is preferred. This is a permanent, full-time position based at Macquarie Hospital.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
• Post-graduate qualification in management or extensive leadership experience in mental health clinical service delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to service development, change and quality processes.
• Proven ability to manage financial resources.
• Commitment to consumer collaboration and multidisciplinary teams in a recovery framework.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and health-related software.
• Current NSW Driver's licence or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• The Stream Nurse Manager provides leadership across the clinical stream to ensure delivery of best practice nursing, individual-focused care, and management of the service and workforce.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Post-graduate management qualification

Mental health leadership

Service development & quality

Financial management

Consumer collaboration & MDTs

MS Office / health software

NSW Driver's licence

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Post-graduate management qualification

Job description

Northern Sydney Local Health District in Ryde, NSW, is seeking a Stream Nurse Manager to lead the clinical stream, drive practice standards, and oversee workforce management in mental health services.

The role requires RN registration with AHPRA, post-graduate management qualifications, and proven leadership in service development with a strong focus on quality and patient outcomes. NSW driver’s licence is preferred. This is a permanent, full-time position based at Macquarie Hospital.