Acute and Emergency Nurse Manager (Grade 3) - SLHD Mental Health Services

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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week) Position Classification : Nurse Manager Grade 3 Remuneration : $158,236 - $161,174 per annum + Superannuation Location : Professor Marie Bashir Centre / Royal Prince Alfred Hospital or Concord Centre for Mental Health / Concord Repatriation General Hospital Requisition ID : REQ682159 This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse leader to influence service delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and contribute to the ongoing development of mental health services across SLHD. About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and effective nursing leader to join Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Mental Health Services. This newly created role offers the opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational leadership of acute mental health services across the District. There are two site-based positions available, located at either: Professor Marie Bashir Centre/Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, or Concord Centre for Mental Health/Concord Repatriation General Hospital The Nurse Manager Grade 3 works in partnership with the Acute Nurse Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership of acute inpatient mental health services across SLHD. The role is responsible for coordinating access to acute inpatient beds, facilitating timely admission and transfer decisions, and supporting safe, efficient, patient-centred and trauma-informed care in line with NSW Health and SLHD policies, standards, and performance targets. The position has operational responsibility for the management of Emergency Department (ED)-accessible inpatient wards and provides leadership, support, and oversight to senior mental health nurses working across SLHD Emergency Departments. The role promotes effective patient flow, clinical governance, workforce coordination, and service delivery to ensure optimal consumer outcomes and the efficient use of resources. For more information, view the Position Description Ideal Candidate • Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). • Recent management experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in the relevant setting, supported by a relevant tertiary management qualification and/or work experience. • Demonstrated leadership skills and communication skills including the ability to manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise. • Ability to work Full Time, Monday to Friday Benefits and Perks • Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles) • Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus • Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families • Annual influenza vaccination on us! • Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information, visit SLHD Benefits This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy ( PD2026_004 ) . SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Natalie Menzie Acting Director of Nursing (A/DON) via email at Natalie.Menzie@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 12 August 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’