Director of Nursing (Rural VIC)

Redstone Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $155k salary + Super + $15,900/薪

Relocation assistance

Accommodation support

Vehicle provided for travel betweenTwo

Executive input into strategy andimpr

Job summary

Redstone Recruitment is seeking an executive nursing leader to oversee acute and aged care services across two rural Victoria campuses. In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, you will guide Nurse Unit Managers, drive clinical standards and shape services that benefit the local community.

This role suits an experienced DON, NUM, Facility Manager or Campus Manager with breadth in clinical management and leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical leadership across acute and aged care.
• Senior leadership and operational management experience (DON/NUM/Facility Manager/C campus Manager).
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, accreditation standards and clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication, staff development and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across acute and aged care services.
• Lead, support and develop NUMs, ensuring clear role expectations, accountability and consistent performance.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care, supported by accurate clinical documentation and effective care planning.
• Champion clinical governance, quality improvement and accreditation readiness across both service areas.
• Monitor clinical performance, manage risk and oversee incident response.
• Drive workforce engagement, staff development and a collaborative team culture.
• Build strong relationships with staff, consumers, families and key stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Governance

Accreditation

Staff Development

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Location: Rural Victoria
Hours: Permanent Full-Time | Fixed Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to $155k + Super + $15,900 Salary Packaging
Start Date: ASAP

Step into an executive nursing leadership role overseeing acute and aged care services across two rural healthcare campuses.

Working closely with a supportive Executive Leadership Team, you'll lead and develop Nurse Unit Managers, strengthen clinical standards and help shape services that make a meaningful difference to the local community.

This opportunity would also suit a highly experienced NUM, Facility Manager or Campus Manager with the clinical breadth and leadership capability to take the next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across acute and aged care services.
• Lead, support and develop NUMs, ensuring clear role expectations, accountability and consistent performance.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care, supported by accurate clinical documentation and effective care planning.
• Champion clinical governance, quality improvement and accreditation readiness across both service areas.
• Monitor clinical performance, manage risk and oversee incident response.
• Drive workforce engagement, staff development and a collaborative team culture.
• Build strong relationships with staff, consumers, families and key stakeholders.

About You

You're an approachable, inclusive leader who connects with teams, communicates clearly and balances support with accountability. You bring the clinical understanding to lead across both acute and aged care environments, alongside the operational skills to manage services across two campuses.

Requirements

• Strong clinical and leadership experience across acute and aged care.
• Demonstrated senior leadership and operational management experience as a DON, experienced NUM, Facility Manager or Campus Manager.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, accreditation standards and clinical documentation.
• Strong communication, staff development and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

• A relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Rural or regional healthcare experience is highly regarded.

Benefits

• Up to $155k + Super + $15,900 salary packaging.
• Fixed Monday-Friday hours.
• 4+ weeks' paid temporary accommodation.
• Potential relocation assistance for the successful candidate.
• Vehicle provided for travel between campuses, approximately 30 minutes apart.
• A genuine seat at the executive table, with input into strategy and service improvement.
• A collaborative and supportive Executive Leadership Team.
• A rewarding leadership opportunity with a strong connection to the local community.

Why Redstone?

At Redstone, we connect nurses with opportunities that match their experience, career goals and lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking career progression or a regional move, we provide personalised support throughout the recruitment process.