Rural Nursing Executive Director – Acute & Aged Care

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

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.