Details
- Senior Nursing Leadership role
- Dynamic environment
- Supportive Executive and Senior Leadership Team
The Position
As the Deputy Director of Nursing you will be responsible for:
- Actively contributing to, and promoting the development of the Hospital’s goals, objectives, policies, and standards
- Providing clinical leadership in order to establish and maintain the highest standards of nursing practice in a patient-focused environment
- Working collaboratively with Quality Manager to achieve best patient outcomes, benchmarking Clinical indicators and KPI’s
- In consultation with the Quality Manager and nursing directorate ensuring all policies and procedures are implemented reviewed, and evaluated
- Promoting continuing professional development of nursing staff and others within the directorate
- Monitoring compliance with clinical practice standards and initiating corrective action as required
- Supporting Managers in ensuring the delivery of cost-effective nursing and clinical care
- Continuously monitoring and reporting on productivity and activity within the nursing directorate
- Managing the Rehabilitation Assessment team
The Location
Located in the inner north-western suburbs of Melbourne. Surrounded by quaint cafes, gorgeous parks and only a 25min tram ride from the city.
Essential Criteria
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Minimum of 5 years senior nursing experience as NUM or equivalent
- High level conceptual and analytical skills, and advanced oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive service orientated culture that encourages sound patient care and stewardship, focusing on innovation and productivity improvements
- Demonstrated understanding and application of best practice Human Resource principles and systems including performance management
- Experience in setting, monitoring, and meeting budgeted financial and annual operational targets and benchmarks
- Ability to build strong working relationships with nursing teams, medical practitioners, and other key stakeholders
- Strong motivation and ability to manage change
- Able to influence nursing and hospital practice to achieve excellent clinical outcomes
- Participate in WH&S and quality activities
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Minimum 2yrs experience working in the Australian Healthcare System
About Nursing Jobs Australia
Nursing Jobs Australia is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Elly Blakeley at enquiries@nursingjobsaustralia.com or call us on 1300 444 100.