Director of Nursing

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a Director of Nursing for a small day hospital in Sydney. You will lead the clinical and operational management, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care while supporting the team in a hands-on leadership role.

This senior position oversees perioperative theatre operations, governance, accreditation and staff development, with a competitive starting salary from AU$150,000 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong background in perioperative or theatre nursing.
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing desirable.
• Demonstrated clinical and operational leadership capabilities.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, accreditation, quality assurance, risk management and compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership with flexibility to support the team in the clinical environment when needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on clinical, operational and professional leadership.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the operating theatre and recovery unit.
• Managing workforce planning, staff rostering, performance and development.
• Maintaining clinical governance, accreditation, quality, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Building strong working relationships with surgeons, specialists, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting the clinical team with a hands-on approach when required and fostering a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
• Promoting a positive workplace culture built on accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Perioperative nursing

Operational leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

An excellent opportunity is available for a Director of Nursing at a well-established, small day hospital in Sydney.

This role is ideal for a hands-on clinical leader to take ownership of the clinical, operational and strategic management of a small day hospital.

Operating a single theatre with a dedicated recovery unit, the hospital offers a supportive working environment where your clinical expertise, leadership and operational capabilities will make a genuine difference. This is a highly involved leadership position suited to someone who enjoys working alongside their team, remaining connected to clinical practice and taking a practical, solutions-focused approach to daily operations.

About the role

As Director of Nursing, you will lead the overall clinical and operational management of the day hospital, ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while supporting the team and driving the ongoing success of the service. This is a hands-on clinical leadership role at a well-established, small day hospital in Sydney operating a single theatre with a dedicated recovery unit.

Key responsibilities

• Providing hands-on clinical, operational and professional leadership.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the operating theatre and recovery unit.
• Managing workforce planning, staff rostering, performance and development.
• Maintaining clinical governance, accreditation, quality, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Building strong working relationships with surgeons, specialists, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting the clinical team with a hands-on approach when required and fostering a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
• Promoting a positive workplace culture built on accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• A strong background in perioperative or theatre nursing.
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing desirable.
• Demonstrated clinical and operational leadership capabilities.
• A sound understanding of clinical governance, accreditation, quality assurance, risk management and compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to leadership, with the flexibility to support the team in the clinical environment when needed.

Competitive salary starting from $150,000 + superannuation, depending on experience.

The opportunity to lead a small, well-established day hospital.

A hands-on leadership role where you can make a direct impact on patient care and service delivery.