About the position The After-Hours Nurse Manager is a key member of the HammondCare Health and Hospitals management team who works within the Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action of HammondCare to provide operational management, clinical professional leadership and supervision after-hours (evenings, nights, weekends and on public holidays). You will be a vital link across the team, you will support and assume the after-hours responsibilities and duties of the overarching operational management to ensure effective patient care and staff management to meet identified needs. You will also implement business continuity plans in emergency situations, escalating appropriately to the Operations Managers/Director of Nursing and medical teams. Essence of the role Ensures the smooth operational management of HammondCare’s hospital network (Braeside, Greenwich, Neringah, and Community Palliative Care teams across SWS and Northern Sydney LHDs). Assists with community palliative care calls from relevant LHDs across the hospital network Monitor and adjust staffing levels to meet the care needs of patients based on occupancy and acuity. Support clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of clinical care. Proactively build relationships with and manage staff to ensure high quality patient care is delivered. Ensure clinical care for inpatients of the clinical services is safe, well managed and of the highest quality. Participate in and initiate quality improvement projects. Implement disaster plan, including fire and fire evacuation plan when required About you Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Relevant post registration experience including palliative care, rehabilitation, and/or specialist mental health. Tertiary qualifications in management or significant experience at a management level. Experience in working with people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and other language/ bilingual skills. Experience managing a team of skilled professionals in a multi-site and remote capacity. Strong administrative, computer, and technology skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Empathy and patience. Benefits - What are we offering Salary packaging Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave Additional training & career development opportunities Reward and Recognition Program Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family. Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family. Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung Ready to make a change? Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact [email protected] Closing date: 14th November 2026 HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, a criminal record and immunisation checks. Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

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