Nurse Manager - Virtual Emergency, Critical Care & Close ObservationEmployment Type: Nurse Manager – Virtual Emergency, Critical Care & Close ObservationWestern Virtual DivisionAbout the role: The Western Virtual Division is a supportive, agile, and innovative team consisting of vCare (Virtual, Co-ordination, Access, Referral, Escalation), vRGS (Virtual Rural Generalist Service), iCiC (Integrated Care in the Community) and vAHS (Virtual Allied Health Service).As a service, the Western Virtual Division operates collaborating with Rural and Remote Facilities, Base Hospitals, Tertiary Referral Hospitals, Ambulance New South Wales, and all clinicians involved in the delivery of patient-centred care.The Nurse Manager Virtual Emergency, Critical Care and Close Observation role leads and manages the nursing team, supporting several key functions of the service including critical/emergency clinical support and virtual support.Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, vCare is a single access point for care co-ordination, clinical support/advice, inpatient transport, and assistance with referrals for specialist, post-specialist appointments, and diagnostic transportation (District Patient Flow & Transport Unit).vCare is part of the rural sectors clinical escalation process for REACH and local Clinical Emergency Response Systems (CERS).vCare also provides pro-active patient safety system via Virtual Support.A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.To apply for this role: Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login.Answer the selection criteria.Role-related enquiries: Please contact Kathryn Lyons on or at for more information.Additional information for applicants: All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales.It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr