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

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week) Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3 Remuneration: $158,236 - $161,174 per annum + Superannuation Located in: Professor Marie Bashir Centre-Royal Prince Alfred Hospital or Concord Centre for Mental Health-Concord Repatriation General Hospital Requisition ID: REQ696380 Lead the Future of Acute Mental Health Care in Sydney Local Health District An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and effective nursing leader to join Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Mental Health Services in a newly created leadership role. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the strategic and operational leadership of acute mental health services across the District. About the Role This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of acute mental health services within one of Australia's leading health districts. You will join a progressive and supportive leadership team committed to innovation, excellence and improved outcomes for consumers, carers and staff. Two site-based positions are available: Professor Marie Bashir Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Concord Centre for Mental Health, Concord Repatriation General Hospital The Nurse Manager Grade 3 will provide leadership, management and coordination of acute inpatient mental health services, ensuring safe, efficient, consumer-centred and trauma-informed care across SLHD Mental Health Services. Working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders, the successful applicant will oversee patient flow and bed management, support clinical decision-making regarding admissions and discharges, and ensure services meet NSW Ministry of Health and SLHD performance expectations. The role has responsibility for the effective operational management of the District's acute mental health wards and provides leadership to senior mental health nurses working across Emergency Departments. 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 and managing services in the relevant setting, supported by a relevant tertiary management qualification and-or work experience. Foster a culture of excellence, recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care. Drive service improvement initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and performance benchmarks. Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to deliver high-quality, contemporary mental health services. 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. Parking is available at both sites 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 Sean Evans, Director of Nursing (A-DON) via email at Sean.Evans@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 14 October 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'