Deputy Director of Nursing

Deputy Director of Nursing – Full time

·         Senior Nursing Leadership role

·         Dynamic environment

·         Supportive Executive and Senior Leadership Team

Reporting into the Director of Nursing, the Deputy Director of Nursing will have leadership across Knox Private Hospital’s inpatient wards and associated clinical support roles. A strong background of nursing practice and management within acute services is highly regarded.

About us
Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne’s east and outer east.

We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more. 

All supported by the expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

About the role
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the executive team and demonstrate leadership skills to ensure:

·         Optimal employee, patient and VMO experience and satisfaction

·         Drive excellence in clinical outcomes

·         Manage Budgets and attainment of budgetary targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·         Demonstrated sound financial management & administrative skills in a hospital setting

·         Demonstrated understanding of private health sector funding models

·         Provide a positive and consultative approach towards managing change

·         Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, and foster a cohesive, constructive & collaborative team working environment

Key requirements

·         Actively contribute to, and promote the development of the Hospital’s goals, objectives, policies, and standards

·         Provides clinical leadership to establish and maintains the highest standards of nursing practice in a patient-focused environment

·         Develop, implement, and evaluate quality programs and provides leadership and professional expertise to ensure nursing care is monitored against best practice standards

·         In consultation with departmental Managers ensures all policies and procedures are implemented reviewed, and evaluated throughout the nursing directorate

·         Promote continuing professional development of nursing staff and others within the directorate

·         Monitor compliance with clinical practice standards and initiates corrective action as required

·         Support Managers in ensuring the delivery of cost-effective nursing and clinical care

·         Continuously monitor and report on productivity and activity within the nursing directorate

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

·         Current Registration with AHPRA

·         Post Graduate Qualifications in Nursing, Business and/or Management (or working towards)

·         Minimum of 5 years senior nursing experience

·         Extensive contemporary management leadership experience in a Senior Nursing position in an Acute Hospital Facility

·         High level conceptual and analytical skills, and advanced oral and written communication skills

·         Demonstrated ability to foster a positive service orientated culture that encourages sound patient care and stewardship, focusing on innovation and productivity improvements

·         Demonstrated understanding and application of best practice Human Resource principles and systems including performance management

·         Experience in setting, monitoring, and meeting budgeted financial and annual operational targets and benchmarks

·         Operational and strategic planning experience

·         Ability to build strong working relationships with nursing teams, medical practitioners, and other key stakeholders

·         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

·         Experience in the leadership and management of a multidisciplinary team

·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

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.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

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

Applications close:28/06/25

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.