Operational Nurse Manager (Gde 5) - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ682374
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $175,773.95 - $178,758.56 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 16/08/26
Contact: Rebecca Celan - A/ Director, Nursing & Midwifery on 0408 499 523 | [email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join Fairfield Hospital as an Operational Nurse Manager Grade 5 and lead the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare while making a meaningful impact on patients, staff and the broader community.
- Lead and support a dedicated multidisciplinary workforce, ensuring the delivery of safe, patient-centred care that meets the needs of our diverse community.
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to drive service improvements, enhance patient outcomes and optimise operational performance.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture through coaching, mentoring and developing nursing staff.
- Coordinate resources, manage patient flow and support efficient service delivery within a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Become part of a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, excellence and continuous improvement across Fairfield Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to influence service delivery, support workforce development and contribute to the ongoing success of Fairfield Hospital.
Are You the Right Fit?
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 fast-paced environment, build strong relationships, and inspire teams to achieve excellence.
- A collaborative and effective communicator with strong interpersonal and active listening skills, capable of building productive relationships with nursing staff, multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, enabling you to effectively manage clinical operations, workforce planning, service performance and quality improvement initiatives.
- A resilient and adaptable leader who can confidently navigate competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, staff wellbeing and operational excellence.
- A proactive problem-solver who identifies opportunities for improvement, implements practical solutions and supports teams through change in a positive and constructive manner.
- Committed to developing others, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning and professional growth.
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.
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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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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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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 [email protected]
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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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
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
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
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
Additional Information
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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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.
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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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