Nurse Manager (Gde 3) SWSLHD Blood Management, Patient Safety & Quality Improvement - Perm FT

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and collaborative clinical leader with strong attention to detail, active listening and communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. This unique district wide role combines specialist expertise in blood management and haemovigilance with broader patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement responsibilities.

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 registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, with postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience in blood management, transfusion practice, patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement.

Demonstrated expert knowledge and experience in blood management and transfusion practice, including Patient Blood Management principles, haemovigilance systems, relevant legislation, policies, guidelines and NSQHS Standard 7 (Blood Management).

Demonstrated expertise in patient safety, clinical governance and risk management, including incident investigation, serious adverse event reviews, implementation of safety improvement strategies and promotion of a positive safety culture.

Extensive experience leading, implementing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives in a large and complex healthcare environment, including the application of evidence-based practice, systems thinking, human factors principles and improvement methodologies to improve patient outcomes.

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- 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.

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 implementing the Child Safe Standards. 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.

- 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
- Adaptable 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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📌 Nurse Manager (Gde 3) SWSLHD Blood Management, Patient Safety & Quality Improvement - Perm FT (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney