Operational Nurse Manager (Gde 5) - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT

You are an experienced and approachable nurse leader who is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and creating positive outcomes for patients, families and carers. You thrive in a quick-paced environment, build strong relationships, and inspire teams to achieve excellence.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both clinical and operational outcomes, work closely with senior hospital leaders, drive meaningful service improvements, and make a lasting impact on workforce culture and patient care at Fairfield Hospital.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Relevant post graduate qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.

Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in arelevant setting.

Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the service/facility are managedto provide safe, compassionate, quality care that is culturally responsive.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team and to represent the nursing service inside and outside theorganisation.

Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise.

Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking to set goals, formulate plans and policies to achieve identified outcomes.

Demonstrated understanding and participation in the implementation of organisational change, risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact **********@health.nsw.gov.au

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

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Benefits

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

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Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Operational Nurse Manager (Gde 5) - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT (City of Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 City of Sydney