Nurse Manager Grade 5 - Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 176,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9K living

Meal & entertainment subsidy up to $2.

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Up to 12 days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport and EAP

Continuing Education allowance

Career progression to Clinical Nurse

Job summary

NSW Health's Prince of Wales Hospital seeks a dynamic Nurse Manager Grade 5 to lead the Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine Department, ensuring safe, high-quality clinical services.

In collaboration with the MID Executive, you will recruit and develop staff, manage resources, and drive service improvement, workflow efficiency, and patient-centered care across the unit.

This temporary full-time role offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth within SES/POWH.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Recognised tertiary management qualifications or working towards same.
• Experience applying change management principles with measurable outcomes.
• Recent senior clinical/operational experience and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to use IT for plans and reports.
• Knowledge of current clinical practice and models of care; ability to lead staff to goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MID and Nuclear Medicine department ensuring safe, high-quality clinical services.
• Recruit and retain staff; manage succession planning and professional development.
• Oversee budget, resources and workforce planning; drive service improvement and patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Financial management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Tertiary management qualifications

Job description

Nurse Manager Grade 5 - Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to 03 October 2027
Position Classification:Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration:$175,773.95 - $178,758.56 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ700948

Application Close : Sunday 15 November 2026

Prince of Wales Hospital - Nurse Manager Grade 5 - Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for leadership in nursing and a keen interest in medical imaging and nuclear medicine?

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Manager to lead the Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine Department.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Department Executive and be accountable for the efficient and effective operation of the unit. Your leadership will be key in ensuring the safe, high-quality delivery of clinical services and interventions, while supporting and inspiring a team of dedicated nursing professionals.

This is your chance to step into a leadership position where your skills, knowledge, and vision can make a meaningful difference.

Join us and be a leader in innovation, safety, and person-centered care.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Nurse Manager MID will, in conjunction with the MID Executive, be accountable for the efficient and effective operations within the department, leading to the safe delivery of clinical services and interventions.

The Nurse Manager will be actively engaged in the Prince of Wales hospital and Community Health Services (POWH), and Local Health District (LHD) governance structures, strategic planning and initiatives at both professional and operational levels as a key member of the MID Executive.

In collaboration with the Co-Director, Nursing and Operations (Neurosciences, Cancer Services and Rehabilitation), the Nurse Manager will be responsible for the management of the nursing and associated support workforce within the MID and Nuclear Medicine Department. This includes recruitment and retention of staff, succession planning, professional learning and development and the effective utilisation of nursing and associated support workforce resources in line with skill mix and models of care.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• Registered Nurse who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Recognised tertiary management qualifications or working towards same, and evidence of recent professional development to further enhance leadership and management competencies
• Demonstrated experience in the application of change management principles and achievement of measurable outcomes
• Recent broad clinical, operational experience at a senior level with an ability to function as part of a senior management team working successfully in collaboration with various members within the MDT
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and negotiation skills with an aptitude to utilize relevant information technology platforms and ability to provide clear and concise plans and reports
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate and incorporate where appropriate emerging trends within the profession of nursing
• Evidence of experience in financial management and ability to assist lead financial strategies
• Sound knowledge of current clinical practice, its delivery and models of care and the ability to motivate, inspire and lead staff to achieve service and professional goals

OurCOREValues are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website

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