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

South Western Sydney Local Health District View all jobs

South West, WA
Permanent
Nurse Manager
AUD 158,236 - 161,174 per year

Posted 5 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2485925

Requisition ID: REQ708164

Employment Type: Permanent full time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $158,236.73 - $161,174.38 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital Eastern Campus

Applications close: 22/11/26

Contact: Peggy Chiang - Associate Director for Clinical Governance on [email protected] / 8796 8753

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
Make a meaningful difference to patient safety across South Western Sydney Local Health District by supporting safe, high quality care and improving the way blood and blood products are managed across our services.

Provide district wide leadership in blood management, patient safety and quality improvement, working with clinical teams to develop and implement practical improvements that reduce risk and improve patient outcomes. Join the Clinical Governance team and work collaboratively with clinicians, facility leaders, consumers and key partner organisations to strengthen safe practice and support continuous improvement across the District.

Use your clinical expertise, leadership and improvement skills to support education, review incidents and trends, develop guidance and translate evidence into safer, more consistent clinical practice.

Enjoy a diverse and influential role that combines specialist blood management expertise with broader patient safety and quality improvement responsibilities across multiple facilities and services.

Are You the Right Fit?
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.

The successful candidate will bring:

  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse and relevant postgraduate qualifications. A current Australian C Class driver's license is required.
  • Experience in blood management, patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience supporting incident management, audit, accreditation and continuous improvement.
  • The ability to provide expert advice, education and leadership across multiple facilities and services.

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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  • How to Apply

  • 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.

  • Aboriginal Workforce

    • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.


More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

  • 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

  • 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

  • Grow Your Career

  • 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

  • Vaccination Requirements

  • 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.

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