Nurse Director

South Metropolitan Health Service; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service is seeking an experienced Nurse Director to join Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group and to lead one of Western Australia’s largest and most complex clinical services.

This executive role will influence strategic direction, drive service transformation and shape nursing practice across the Directorate, delivering patient-centred care and measurable improvements in safety and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of WA's largest and most complex clinical services including the Emergency Department and acute medical pathways.
• Influence strategic direction, drive service transformation and shape nursing practice across the Directorate.
• Champion excellence in patient care, foster innovation, accountability and professional growth, and lead quality and safety initiatives.
• Inspire and empower teams through visible leadership, mentorship and workforce development.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Job description

CRVCID 755754 This is a Permanent Full Time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.

We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse Director to join our team at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group.

About the Role

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the executive leadership team of Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group and make a lasting impact on the health outcomes of our community.

• work in partnership with Medical and Service Directors to lead one of Western Australia's largest and most complex clinical services including the Emergency Department, acute medical admission pathways, geriatric and aged care excellence and general medicine.
• You will influence strategic direction, drive service transformation and shape the future of nursing practice across the Directorate.
• You will champion excellence in patient care, foster a culture of innovation, accountability and professional growth, and lead initiatives that improve quality, safety, access and patient outcomes.
• Through visible leadership, mentorship and workforce development, you will inspire and empower teams to deliver exceptional care in an evolving healthcare environment.

This role offers a rare opportunity to lead beyond the day-to-day, contributing to organisation-wide priorities, developing future leaders and creating meaningful change for patients, families and staff. For an ambitious and values-driven leader, this is a chance to leave a lasting legacy while helping shape the future of healthcare across FSFHG.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Amanda Hannaway, Director of Nursing & Midwifery on 08 6152 1365 or email [e-mail]

About us

At South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community.

Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do.

We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led.

Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services. These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities, maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service.

FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine.

Adjacent to the hospital, the FSH Medihotel operates within the Aegis Health Building and provides an innovative extension of FSH healthcare services, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital delivering high-quality aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, planned surgery and medical services.

Supporting the tertiary and quaternary services of Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital provides a broad range of specialist care across areas including orthopaedics, general and plastic surgery, ENT, specialised hand surgery, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, endoscopy, dental and maxillofacial, and women’s health services.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.