Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time until February ****
Position Classification:
Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration:
$******* - $******* per week
Hours Per Week:
38
Location:
Gosford Hospital
Applications Close:
Thursday 8 October **** at 11:59pm
Interview Date:
Friday 16 October ****
About The Opportunity
Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an accomplished and contemporary Operational Nurse Manager (ONM) – Grade 5 to provide inspirational leadership, operational oversight and professional direction across our nursing and midwifery services.
Role
This position plays a key role in leading operational excellence, strengthening workforce capability and delivering safe, high-quality patient care. In this role you will:
Lead operational excellence across complex clinical services, driving safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
Inspire and develop people through contemporary leadership, coaching, mentoring and workforce development.
Drive performance and improvement using data, KPIs and innovative strategies to strengthen service outcomes.
Build collaborative partnerships with executives, multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities.
About You
Proven senior nursing leadership experience in a complex clinical environment, with a strong focus on safe, high-quality patient care.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in health management, or working towards these, and current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
Demonstrated capability in operational, workforce and financial management, with experience using data and KPIs to drive performance and improvement.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence,



collaborate and lead across multidisciplinary and stakeholder groups.
A strong commitment to contemporary practice and workforce development, with the ability to coach, mentor and inspire teams through change and continuous improvement.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Peter Williams
Phone: ************
Email:
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal prospect employer.



We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at or call ************ for one‐on‐one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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