At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the casual pool and agency workforce while managing nursing projects.
- Company: Join a passionate health service team making a difference in Northern Sydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for ongoing employment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be a trusted caregiver and impact lives in your community.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with leadership experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Manager to join the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate - Workforce team. You will lead the management of the casual pool and agency workforce and have the opportunity to be part of district-wide Nursing and Midwifery projects.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 17 September 2027 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $3,032.60 - $3,088.90 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working: Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing: The Nurse Manager (NM) Nursing and Midwifery (NMD) Casual and Agency Workforce is responsible for providing a centralised, customer-focused, casual and agency workforce management service for Nursing and Midwifery across all facilities/services within NSLHD. The NM Casual and Agency Workforce will work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager Nursing and Midwifery Workforce NSLHD to ensure the workforce requirements and workload management meet the needs of the Local Health District. The NM will provide leadership and work with service and facility staffing and workforce managers to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care through the management of appropriate governance systems and processes relating to the employment of casual and agency nurses and midwives in addition to appropriate professional development and education support.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse who holds current unconditional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Management/working towards same or significant relevant experience.
- Clinical and operational management experience at a senior level within a complex health care environment.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated sound leadership skills and ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
- Proven experience in a high-pressure challenging environment with the ability to adapt quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively recruit nursing staff combined with an aptitude to utilise relevant information technology platforms.
Eligibility and diversity statements: People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy.
Applications Close: 3 November 2026
Casual Pool and Agency Nurse Manager in Sydney employer: Northern Sydney Local Health District
Northern Sydney Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values both teamwork and independent contributions. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on health IT services in a vibrant community setting at Royal North Shore. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in network services.
Contact Details:
Northern Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
