Nurse Manager, Aboriginal Health Leadership

NSW Health; Maitland; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options – up to $11,6

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Job summary

NSW Health at Maitland Hospital seeks an experienced Nurse Manager – Aboriginal Health to lead clinical and operational services on Wonnarua Country. You will guide a dedicated team, ensure culturally safe care, and drive workforce planning and patient flow to deliver high-quality health outcomes for Aboriginal patients and communities.

You will foster relationships with multidisciplinary teams, community partners and Aboriginal Health Workers, supporting professional development and effective

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nursing management, leadership and operational coordination.
• Experience leading and supporting teams within a busy and complex healthcare setting.
• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities, workforce needs, resources and patient flow.
• Relevant management qualifications, or a commitment to further develop your management skills.
• Experience working within or leading Aboriginal Health services.
• Strong cultural awareness and a genuine commitment to Aboriginal culture, community and Country.
• An understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal people and the importance of culturally safe and inclusive care.
• Experience working alongside Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners and supporting their professional development.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed approaches and contemporary models of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support Aboriginal Health staff, creating a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Oversee daily service operations, workforce requirements, patient flow and competing clinical priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve Aboriginal Health services and contribute to the development of effective models of care.
• Build productive relationships with multidisciplinary teams, community partners and key stakeholders.
• Advocate for culturally safe and respectful healthcare across the hospital.
• Support Aboriginal patients, families and carers to feel culturally respected, listened to and supported.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives that enhance health outcomes and the overall patient experience.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Operational coordination

Team leadership

Management qualifications

Aboriginal health

Cultural awareness

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Education

Management qualifications

Job description

NSW Health at Maitland Hospital seeks an experienced Nurse Manager – Aboriginal Health to lead clinical and operational services on Wonnarua Country. You will guide a dedicated team, ensure culturally safe care, and drive workforce planning and patient flow to deliver high-quality health outcomes for Aboriginal patients and communities.

You will foster relationships with multidisciplinary teams, community partners and Aboriginal Health Workers, supporting professional development and effective