Director of Clinical Governance & Nursing Excellence

Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health, including Logan Hospital and Beaudesert Health Service, is seeking a Director Clinical Governance – Nursing Director to provide strategic nursing leadership across the health service. You will oversee the Clinical Governance Unit, support safe staffing, budget integrity and evidence-based practice, and partner with executives to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

You will influence contemporary nursing practice, lead quality and safety initiatives, and manage

Qualifications

• Senior nursing leadership experience
• Expert knowledge of nursing and clinical governance frameworks
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex governance portfolios
• Strong analytical and financial management capabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing leadership and clinical governance advice to influence strategic decisions
• Lead initiatives to strengthen patient safety, clinical quality and consumer engagement
• Oversee clinical incident management, consumer feedback and continuous quality improvement
• Develop innovative models of care and workforce planning aligned with organisational priorities

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Influence & negotiation

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Financial management

Job description

Queensland Health, including Logan Hospital and Beaudesert Health Service, is seeking a Director Clinical Governance – Nursing Director to provide strategic nursing leadership across the health service. You will oversee the Clinical Governance Unit, support safe staffing, budget integrity and evidence-based practice, and partner with executives to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

You will influence contemporary nursing practice, lead quality and safety initiatives, and manage