Employment Details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7
Remuneration: $3,471.19 - $3,522.89 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ657481
Applications Close: Sunday, 10th May 2026 at 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a proven and purpose‐driven nursing leader to join our executive team as Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DDoNM) at Gosford Hospital. This newly regraded role offers a unique opportunity to provide dedicated leadership at site level, shaping culture, care and performance in one of the District's largest and most complex facilities.
As an executive member of the hospital leadership team, the Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery reports to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery and provides strategic, clinical and operational leadership across Gosford Hospital. The role has significant influence over service delivery, workforce capability and clinical governance, and contributes to whole‐of‐hospital performance and sustainability.
In This Role You Will
* Provide executive leadership in shaping and delivering nursing and midwifery strategy at facility and District level, aligned with organisational priorities and statewide directions.
* Lead and embed a high‐performing, values‐driven culture that prioritises safety, compassion, accountability and continuous improvement.
* Drive contemporary, evidence‐based models of care, ensuring strong clinical governance and excellence in safety, quality and patient outcomes.
* Provide senior operational oversight of access, demand management and patient flow, contributing to safe, efficient and patient‐centred care delivery.
* Work in close partnership with the Director of Nursing & Midwifery to strengthen professional governance, workforce planning, capability development and service innovation.
* Contribute as a senior executive to organisational decision‐making, performance improvement and sustainable service delivery across the hospital.
* Deputise for the Director of Nursing & Midwifery and, when required, undertake the role of Hospital Disaster Coordinator.
About You
* Leads with clarity, sound judgement and professionalism, modelling respectful, accountable and values‐based leadership.
* Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, maintaining focus and direction while leading teams through complexity, competing priorities and change.
* Has a strong track record of delivering measurable outcomes across access, patient flow, quality, safety and workforce performance in a complex clinical environment.
* Builds trust and credibility through visible leadership, consistency and effective decision‐making.
* Is committed to developing people and capability, supporting succession, nurturing talent and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
* Brings highly developed communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling effective collaboration across clinical, operational and executive teams.
Benefits
* Work‐life balance: accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading and paid parental leave.
* Financial benefits: salary packaging, novated leasing for car costs, and relocation assistance.
* Health & wellbeing: discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support and confidential Employee Assistance Program counselling for you and your family, plus discounted private health insurance.
* Career growth: free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Vaccination Requirements
* Category A positions require mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
* Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement.
EEO Statement
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Child Safe Standards
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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