Assistant Director of Nursing

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time
About The Role

Western Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing & Midwifery (Safer Care) to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery, this pivotal role is responsible for implementing frameworks and governance structures to improve care and quality outcomes for both consumers and staff. The ADONM (Safer Care) will provide professional leadership, monitor performance and data, and actively contribute to advancing safe, high-quality nursing and midwifery practice across the organisation.

Location: Sunshine

Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Salary: ZC1

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor and support nursing and midwifery teams to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.
  • Drive quality and practice improvement initiatives, including Medication Safety, Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration, and Communicating for Safety standards.
  • Provide clinical expertise, advice, and leadership across wards, units, and departments, acting as a key point of contact in the absence of the Director of Nursing & Midwifery.
  • Foster a culture of research, innovation, and continuous learning within nursing and midwifery teams.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with professional and organisational standards.
About You
  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and relevant postgraduate qualification or extensive clinical experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in a senior clinical or leadership role (Unit Manager or above), with strong leadership, mentoring, and change management skills.
  • Commitment to high-quality, person-centred, and safe care, underpinned by evidence-based practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes in a complex healthcare environment.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and implement organisational initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
Additional Information

Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Nicole Davies (Director of Nursing & Midwifery) on 0435 656 190.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.


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