Deputy Director of Nursing - Specialist ServicesWelcome to St John of God Health Care.
St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers).
We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.
Murdoch Hospital is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia, offering 507 beds with services including an emergency department, operating theatres, endoscopy suites, birth suite and maternity ward, medical library and education center.Your role at St John of God MurdochAs the Deputy Director of Nursing Specialist Services, you will provide leadership and direction for the coordination and management of the Directorate to meet hospital objectives.
The Deputy Director of Nursing is responsible for professional and operational leadership in all facets of nursing and midwifery service and practice, and for coordinating quality improvement, risk management, accreditation and licensing processes.You will have oversight of the following teams:Quality & RiskHospiceEmergency DepartmentICU/CCUMaternity ServicesSpecialist NursesCancer CentreOncology Inpatient WardThe PositionContributes to and promotes the development of the Hospital's goals, objectives, policies and standards.Provides clinical leadership to establish and maintain the highest standards of nursing practice in a patient focused environment.Develops, implements and evaluates quality programs and provides leadership and professional expertise to ensure nursing care is monitored against best practice standards.Oversees and assists in preparing annual capital and operating budgets for the nursing directorate and ensures financial and productivity targets are met.Investigates any variance in financial performance against budget and develops corrective strategies.Provides leadership and direction to caregivers, building a culture of professionalism, accountability and quality service.In consultation with departmental managers, ensures all Nursing Division, Hospital and departmental policies and procedures are implemented, reviewed and evaluated.Promotes continuing professional development of nursing staff and others within the directorate.Actively participates in relevant clinical and non-clinical committees within and externally to the hospital.Monitors compliance with clinical practice standards and initiates corrective action as required.Supports Managers in ensuring the delivery of cost-effective nursing and clinical care.Maintains a spirit of trust and cooperative teamwork essential to the delivery of nursing services.Provides leadership and direction in the implementation and review of quality and clinical risk management programs.Promotes and facilitates strong working relationships between the Nursing Division and accredited visiting medical practitioners.Responsible for the performance development and review of caregivers within the directorate.Ensures compliance with legal, professional and policy requirements governing the provision of health care and the role of nursing within service delivery.You will hold strong leadership skills in developing and implementing risk management systems and building strong working relationships with nursing teams, medical practitioners and other key stakeholders.
With high-level conceptual and analytical skills, and advanced communication ability, you will foster a positive service-oriented culture that encourages sound patient care and productivity improvements.
Senior management experience and leadership in an acute hospital facility is essential to achieve and maintain National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards Accreditation and Department of Health Licensing.
To succeed you should hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Nursing, Management or a relevant discipline, or progression towards.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, aligning with our Mission and Values.We can offer youCompetitive Salary plus 12% superannuationA permanent full-time position, working 38 hours per week.Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses, with options to salary package above the FBT cap (e.g., novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation).
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsAccess to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your familyEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceEmployee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Innovative Professional Development opportunitiesTravel Green allowance.
If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per yearAll applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.At St John of God Health Care, diversity is celebrated and applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing workplace for children and vulnerable individuals and to protecting them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters a respectful and secure environment, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.For enquiries contact Sarah-Jayne Powell, Director of Nursing, on (08) 9438 9966.Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.
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📌 Deputy Director Of Nursing - Specialist Services
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Perth