Deputy Director of Nursing - Aged Care Leadership & Growth

Thompson Health Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

On-site leadership team

Family-owned company

Job summary

Thompson Health Care in Sydney is seeking a full-time Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON) to join our management team at Turramurra House, a 58-bed aged care facility. This role suits an experienced DDON, Care Manager, or CCC ready to take the next step into senior leadership.

Based at 34 Curagul Road, Turramurra NSW 2074, you will support the DON with clinical services, people management and governance, while ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents.

Qualifications

• Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Essential).
• Police Check (National Police Certificate) (Essential).
• Experience in aged care leadership or senior clinical role (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON with planning, directing and managing clinical services.
• Lead nursing teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support clinical governance, accreditation preparation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee workforce capability, performance and engagement.
• Contribute to budget management while maintaining care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Staff development

Communication

People management

Education

RN/AHPRA eligible

Job description

Thompson Health Care in Sydney is seeking a full-time Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON) to join our management team at Turramurra House, a 58-bed aged care facility. This role suits an experienced DDON, Care Manager, or CCC ready to take the next step into senior leadership.

Based at 34 Curagul Road, Turramurra NSW 2074, you will support the DON with clinical services, people management and governance, while ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents.