Lead hospital wide nursing governance and operational excellence
Shape workforce strategy, quality and clinical innovation
Drive patient centred care and strong clinical outcomes
Manage hospital wide nursing operations, build a high performing workforce and lead evidence-based care at Mount Druitt Hospital.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration: $159, $162,504.94 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mt Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Mount Druitt Hospital is a key service within Western Sydney Local Health District, delivering essential acute and community focused care to a diverse and growing population. The hospital is recognised for its strong commitment to safety, quality and inclusive care.
You will join a collaborative senior nursing leadership team that values integrity, innovation and accountability, with a strong focus on supporting staff and improving patient outcomes.
* Large metropolitan hospital serving a diverse community
* Strong focus on clinical governance and patient safety
* Supportive executive and nursing leadership team
* Commitment to professional development and succession planning
* Values driven culture aligned to NSW Health priorities
What you'll be doing
As Deputy Director of Nursing, you will provide professional and operational nursing leadership across Mount Druitt Hospital, supporting the Director of Nursing and Midwifery to deliver safe, high quality services.
* Lead operational and professional nursing management across the hospital
* Drive clinical governance, risk management and accreditation readiness
* Build and manage a sustainable nursing workforce including rostering and skill mix
* Lead service planning, resource management and budget recommendations
* Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on quality improvement and person-centred care
Ready to make a difference
Join NSW Health and help deliver better outcomes for patients, families and communities. We offer flexible working arrangements, professional development and the opportunity to lead meaningful change in a dynamic health service.
Apply now and be part of a team where your leadership truly matters.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
* Registration in line with Award requirements: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated experience working with senior executives, clinicians and managers within a large complex environment, with a proven track record in building rapport and establishing trust.
* Extensive experience in leadership and management within a health care setting at a senior management level, with relevant post graduate qualifications in health service management or working towards.
* Demonstrated leadership and people management skills with the ability to empower, motivate and manage employees to achieve service and professional goals through quality improvement and change management principles.
* Demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of evidence based best practice and contemporary model of care within the nursing service.
* Demonstrated ability to manage and lead the financial resources and nursing workforce requirements in a complex environment within industrial frameworks and organisational guidelines to provide safe, quality care that is culturally responsive.
* Demonstrative highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, advocacy, analytical and conceptual skills.
* Valid unrestricted drivers' license.
Requisition ID: REQ629405
Applications Close: 1st February 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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