Director of Nursing

4 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time
Director of Nursing - Children, Young People & Families

As the Director of Nursing – Children, Young People & Families (DON CYPF), you will lead the strategic direction of nursing for paediatric health services across HNEKids. Based at John Hunter Children's Hospital, this is a whole-hospital leadership role focused on delivering family-centred, highest-quality care for neonates through adolescence, with opportunities to work in partnership with community health services.

Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic executive leadership for nursing across the CYPF portfolio, partnering with nurse unit managers, service managers and Clinical Nurse Consultants.
  • Drive initiatives to overcome discharge barriers, lead educational programs, develop new graduate nurses, and participate in clinical rounds with staff.
  • Promote a culture of family-centred care and continuous quality improvement in children's care, safety and outcomes.
  • Collaborate with community health nurses to strengthen services and support outreach and travel as required.
  • Support a collaborative leadership team and manage change in a dynamic hospital environment.
Where You'll Be Working

Newcastle, New South Wales — John Hunter Children's Hospital, with opportunities to engage with services across the Hunter New England Health system and the community.

Benefits
  • Salary: $162,943.24 - $165,552.17 per annum + 12% super + salary packaging
  • Permanent full-time role with orientation and ongoing development opportunities
  • Salary packaging options and novated leasing
  • Additional leave entitlements and family-friendly benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
Requirements
  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Authority to Practice with AHPRA
  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications and significant management/leadership experience in paediatrics or a related field
Other Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary vacancies. This role is subject to NSW Health policies, including occupational assessment and vaccination requirements for Category A positions. All new employees must comply with policy requirements. Applicants may be required to provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.

For role-related enquiries contact: Matt Frith | Matthew.Frith@health.nsw.gov.au


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