Comprehensive Care Nurse Manager

Job Description:Role title: Comprehensive Care Nurse Manager (Grade 2)Role type: Max term contract part time (19 hours per week until Jan 2027)Department and location: Clinical Practice & Innovation, St Vincent''s Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $135, $138, pro-rata) + super. Better and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincent''s Health Australia, Australia''s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.About The RoleResponsible for strengthening safety culture and excellence in care across SVHNS in alignment with the NSQHS Comprehensive Care Standard. It focuses on personcentred, researchdriven practice development to reduce preventable HospitalAcquired Complications.Leads and supports organisationwide personcentred practice development to improve comprehensive care for patients at risk of delirium, cognitive impairment, falls, pressure injury, malnutrition/dehydration, behavioural emergencies, selfharm, suicide, and restrictive practices.Works with NUMs, clinical teams, and afterhours teams to identify gaps and strengthen alignment with NSQHS Standard 5Collaborates with the Nursing Research Institute and clinical staff to translate evidence into practice using implementation science, facilitating researchdriven change and contributing to publications and presentations.Leads or participates in Communities of Practice for Standard 5, supports accountability systems for comprehensive care outcomes, and contributes to ongoing monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of practice development initiatives.Builds workforce capability by partnering with education teams to develop resources, supporting ongoing staff learning, and maintaining own professional development through continuous education and engagement in contemporary nursing practice assessment.About YouCurrently registered as a Registered Nurse (division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post graduate qualifications and experience.Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence (class c or above).Demonstrated strong leadership, self-motivation, and advanced facilitation skills.Effectively engaging and organising clinicians and staff to achieve organisational and program outcomes through excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.Demonstrated expertise in project and change management, applying diagnostic tools, evidence-based strategies, and transformational practice development principles to drive sustainable clinical improvement, cultural change, and improved patient outcomes.Why work at St Vincent''s?Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-freeCommitted to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leaveAbout The HospitalIn this role you will be based at St Vincent''s hospital, Darlinghurst.A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How To ApplyThe closing date for applications is 13 March 2026.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit or get in contact at View Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of Conduct

Created: 2026-02-13