Site Manager/Director of Nursing - Crookwell District Hospital

Southern NSW Local Health District; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 176,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Annual influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing to lead Crookwell District Hospital. This senior role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and a positive workplace culture across the facility.

The successful candidate will have registration as an RN with AHPRA, strong management experience, and a track record in budgeting, service targets and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in management or related field or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrated advanced communication and negotiation skills together with senior management abilities in change management, conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation with the capacity to influence local communities, health professionals, health interest groups and staff.
• Evidence of a successful record in meeting budgets, the ability to develop financial efficiency strategies and meet service targets.
• Proven leadership ability to motivate staff, lead and develop effective teams and drive a patient care environment focused on continuous quality improvement, and formulating new approaches to service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to implement strategic plans across multiple services within a Facility.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and the capacity to apply knowledge and skills to manage a changing health care environment using innovative improvement strategies.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing/Midwifery coordinates day to day clinical services, site management, workforce leadership and direction and facilitates learning and development to achieve people focused quality care.
• In collaboration with the Network General Manager, is responsible for organisational management of the facility and clinical service delivery to meet quality indicators and relevant performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Change management

Negotiation

Team development

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Tertiary qualifications in management or related field

Job description

Welcome to Southern Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Crookwell Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 5 Remuneration: $175,773.95 - $178,758.56 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ702486 Application Close: 1 November 2026 Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

About the Service

An exciting leadership opportunity awaits an experienced and motivated nursing professional to join Southern NSW Local Health District as Site Manager/Director of Nursing at Crookwell District Hospital. This pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care, while fostering a positive workplace culture, empowering staff and strengthening partnerships with the local community. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical leadership, sound operational and workforce management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring the hospital continues to deliver responsive, compassionate and sustainable healthcare services to the Crookwell community.

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What you'll be doing

The Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing/Midwifery coordinates day to day clinical services, site management, workforce leadership and direction and facilitates learning and development to achieve people focused quality care. In collaboration with the Network General Manager, is responsible for organisational management of the facility and clinical service delivery to meet quality indicators and relevant performance targets.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in management or related field or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrated advanced communication and negotiation skills together with senior management abilities in change management, conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation with the capacity to influence local communities, health professionals, health interest groups and staff.
• Evidence of a successful record in meeting budgets, the ability to develop financial efficiency strategies and meet service targets.
• Proven leadership ability to motivate staff, lead and develop effective teams and drive a patient care environment focused on continuous quality improvement, and formulating new approaches to service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to implement strategic plans across multiple services within a Facility.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and the capacity to apply knowledge and skills to manage a changing health care environment using innovative improvement strategies.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

For more information, If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for [e-mail] confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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