Director of Nursing

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Limited Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Director Of Nursing

The Victoria Clinic is a state of the art, purpose built inpatient mental health hospital, which includes a rooftop gymnasium and recreation area that provides a range of inpatient wellbeing and specialist programs, which is growing to meet the needs of our patients. An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic Director of Nursing with extensive knowledge of the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and their application in the acute mental health setting to join our executive team. The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, strategic direction and operational management, while building positive relationships with our doctors and other key stakeholders. The position is part of an executive team with the key responsibility to ensure clinical teams provide a high standard of clinical service delivery and outcomes within a sustainable model of care, complying with relevant legislation and care standards.

The Victoria Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace, committed to providing our staff with support and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe.

Selection Criteria:

  • Extensive experience in clinical nursing and management experience at a senior level is a mandatory requirement
  • Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency
  • Strong commitment to customer service and quality outcomes
  • Consultative leadership style and ability to build rapport and effectively relate with all stakeholders
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, conflict management and negotiation skills
  • Well-developed financial and analytical skills, ability to manage KPIs, strategic planning, and promote and positively implement a patient-focussed care model
  • Post-Graduate qualifications in Health Management would be advantageous

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 7th October 2025

For further enquiries: Please contact Harry Koutsioufitis, General Manager on

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