Deputy Director of Nursing - Medical and Interventional Services
Lead Nursing Excellence in a dynamic tertiary environment
Employment type: Permanent, full‑time
Position classification: Nurse Manager Grade 6
Remuneration: $167,832.37 – $170,519.57 per annum, plus salary packaging and 12% superannuation
Hours per week: 38
Location: Awabakal Country | New Lambton
The Opportunity
John Hunter Hospital seeks an experienced and visionary senior nursing leader to join our Medical & Interventional Services (M&IS) team. The role spans 14 high‑acuity specialties and procedural units across a Level 6 tertiary hospital, providing professional advocacy and driving nursing excellence across nearly 500 staff.
Responsibilities
* Provide senior nursing leadership across multiple sites and specialties, ensuring operational efficiency, safe patient flow and compliance with national standards
* Lead clinical governance, workforce performance, and education initiatives while influencing innovative models of care and quality improvement programs
* Manage large‑scale nursing operations, including workforce planning, NHPPD compliance, budgets, KPIs and performance evaluation
* Lead change management and foster a culture of excellence, innovation and patient‑centred care
* Champion education and professional development, supporting staff to achieve their full potential while maintaining high‑quality service delivery
* Collaborate with an executive and leadership team that provides mentorship, guidance and operational resources to ensure success
Qualifications
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 or a Registered Nurse Division 1 and Registered Midwife with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia
* Registered with AHPRA, holding relevant postgraduate qualifications in health services management or equivalent
* Proven senior nursing management experience with a demonstrated record of achievement in a large and complex organisation
* Solid understanding of finance, operational management and healthcare performance metrics in high‑acuity, complex environments
Benefits
* Monthly allocated days off for full‑time employees, supporting a healthy work‑life rhythm
* Generous annual leave – 4 weeks for full‑time staff (pro‑rata for part‑time) and 6 weeks for eligible full‑time nurses
* Paid parental leave
* Salary packaging options, including up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport membership – discounted gym and wellness options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for staff and families
Additional Information
At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply and invite you to request any accommodation or adjustments to the recruitment process. Contact HNELHD‑Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.
Eligibility
To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. Temporary visa holders may only be considered if no suitable local candidate is identified.
Application Process
All applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit Assessment Support.
Contact
For role‑related queries contact Michelle Drinkwater – Michelle.Drinkwater@health.nsw.gov.au
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