Director of Nursing (Rural VIC)

Redstone Recruitment Pty Ltd; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 140.000 - 171.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Up to $155k + Super + $15,900 salary包装

Temporary accommodation provided

Potential relocation assistance

Vehicle provided for inter-campus work

Executive leadership involvement

Descrizione del lavoro

Redstone Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Director of Nursing in rural Victoria. This executive leadership role oversees acute and aged care across two rural campuses.

You will lead Nurse Unit Managers, strengthen clinical standards and drive service improvements in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team, delivering patient-centred care and system-wide governance. Flexible accommodation and relocation support may be available.

Competenze

• Senior leadership experience in DON/NUM roles.
• Proven ability to lead across acute and aged care services.
• Strong governance, quality improvement and documentation knowledge.

Mansioni

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across two campuses.
• Develop and support NUMs with clear expectations and performance.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered care with accurate documentation.
• Champion governance, quality improvement, and accreditation readiness.
• Monitor performance, manage risk and oversee incident response.
• Drive workforce engagement and staff development.
• Build relationships with staff, families and stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Clinical leadership

Aged care

Nurse management

Strategic planning

Formazione

Postgraduate qualification in nursing or healthcare

Descrizione del lavoro

$155k + Super & $15,900 Salary Packaging

Director of Nursing

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.