Nursing Director

Nursing Director - Workforce WBHHS, Nurse Grade 11, Professional Nursing Services, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals - H2508WB654104

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare to our vibrant and diverse community. With a focus on excellence, compassion, and innovation, we are committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive environment for our staff.

At Wide Bay, you're not just part of a health service – you're part of a community that values care, connection and compassion for all Ready to make an impact? Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Regional Queensland.

Your Opportunity:

• The Nursing Director Workforce Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) is a nursing leadership and management position, accountable for operational and professional leadership, management, and delivery of nursing services within the (WBHHS) specifically Nursing Workforce.
• The Nursing Director Workforce (WBHHS) is also accountable at an expert professional and leadership level for the delivery of high quality, evidence-informed nursing standards within the WBHHS.
• To lead the ongoing design, planning, development, implementation and management of nursing workforce strategies, providing high level advice for other Nursing Directors and executive team.

What we're looking for:

• Advanced and broad knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and standards across a range of nursing and midwifery services.
• Demonstrated ongoing professional development of self and others, relevant post graduate leadership and management qualifications are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective advanced level leadership, management and organisational skills including comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence and gain support from appropriate people to reach patient care focused solutions and organisational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and support all team members through the implementation of change initiatives.
• Expert and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary HR practices
• Demonstrated expertise in in human, financial and material resource management skills
• Demonstrated expert political astuteness, integrity and ability to write professional documents such as briefs, business cases, procedures and executive reports.
• Extensive knowledge in the application of relevant legislation, National and State standards and direction, in the provision of nursing services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead clinical units in the development, implementation and evaluation of systems and processes which ensure quality evidence-informed nursing care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mandatory possession of a nursing qualification from a registered tertiary institution or completion of an approved hospital training program as a Registered Nurse and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Possession of context-specific postgraduate qualification in nursing is highly desirable

Why join us?

Career Growth
: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work:
Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.

Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $198,959 p.a., comprising salary of $174,378 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 11) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months ). Job Ad Reference: H2508WB654104

Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic
  salary sacrificing
  benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast

Bundaberg
is where the
coastline meets the country
, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including
Mon Repos
Turtle Rookery. The
Fraser Coast
is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This
destination
with a difference is home to
Fraser Island
, incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches,
history and culture
.

Application:

Closing Date:
Monday, 15th September 2025