Associate Director of Nursing

2 months ago

Darwin, Australia Healthscope Full time

Associate Director of Nursing, The Darwin Clinic

Darwin Private Hospital

  • High Level Clinical Leader
  • Permanent, Full Time position
  • Join a leading healthcare organisation, recently voted one of Australia's top 10 employers

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse / Manager seeking a new challenge, overseeing our busy team at The Darwin Clinic.

The Darwin region is renowned for its tropical weather, spectacular sunsets, great fishing spots, and laid-back lifestyle come and join our team.

We are seeking a highly skilled customer service driven Associate Director of Nursing to take on this full-time role in which the successful applicant will be required to engage various teams and stakeholders within the Mental Health & AoD Unit and embed Clinical Excellence within the Unit.

As the Associate Director of Nursing your responsibilities will include:

Providing leadership and direction to complement the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the unit and you will liaise with our VMOs and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.

Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.

In February 2021, a purpose built 18 bed inpatient Mental Health & AoD Unit was opened, this is a new service for patients in the Northern Territory. It also incorporates a dedicated Day Rehabilitation Program.

Selection Criteria:

  • Registered with AHPRA
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A strong customer focus
  • Financial and human resource management skills
  • Strong motivation and ability to manage change
  • Able to influence nursing and hospital practice to achieve excellent clinical outcomes
  • Participate in WH&S and quality activities
  • Post Graduate study in Management or Business is desirable

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and the Darwin Private Hospital - Nurses and Midwives - Enterprise Agreement - 2021-2024

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. 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.

· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

· Discounted health insurance

· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

· We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together

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.

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

Applications close: 28th August 2024

For further enquiries: Tamara Sweeney - General Manager, Tamara.sweeney@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees

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