Job Description

Lead Clinical Excellence. Inspire Teams. Shape the Future of Care.

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Western Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated nursing leader to join our executive team as Director of Nursing.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a senior healthcare professional to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while driving performance, innovation, and sustainable healthcare outcomes.

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As a member of the executive team, the Director of Nursing will work closely with executive colleagues, clinical leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to provide visible and values-based leadership across our nursing, perioperative, and clinical services, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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About The Role

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The Director of Nursing will provide executive oversight and leadership across clinical services, ensuring strong clinical governance, effective workforce management, and operational excellence.

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Key responsibilities include:

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Providing executive leadership and strategic direction across nursing, clinical services, and operational areas.

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Leading and supporting nursing, perioperative, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-focused care.

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Overseeing theatre operations, workforce planning, and service delivery to optimise clinical performance and patient outcomes.

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Driving improvements in operational efficiency and supporting effective management of financial and human resources.

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Building workforce capability through staff engagement, performance development,



and professional growth initiatives.

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Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, risk management, and accreditation standards.

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Contributing to organisational strategy, executive decision-making, and performance reporting.

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Participating in the executive on-call roster and providing leadership during operational and clinical challenges.

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About You

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You are an accomplished nursing leader with demonstrated experience in senior healthcare management roles. You will bring a strong understanding of clinical governance, healthcare operations, and contemporary nursing leadership practices.

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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Demonstrated experience in senior nursing leadership or healthcare management positions.

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Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management, and accreditation frameworks.

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Experience managing clinical operations, workforce performance, and resource allocation.

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Understanding of perioperative services, theatre operations, and broader hospital environments.

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A proven ability to lead high-performing teams, influence stakeholders, and achieve organisational outcomes.

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Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

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The ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership in a dynamic healthcare setting.

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Why Join Western Hospital?

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At Western Hospital, we are committed to delivering outstanding care through strong leadership, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping the future of healthcare delivery and supporting our teams to achieve excellence.

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What We Offer

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Free and convenient onsite parking

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Salary Packaging Options through Maxxia

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Free annual flu vaccinations

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Generous staff discounts with Police Credit Union and Medibank Private Health

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Discounted services through our onsite GP practice, physiotherapy clinic and Benson's Radiology

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Access to EAP Counselling

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Professional Development

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Ongoing education and development opportunities

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Mentorship and leadership support

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Clear pathways for career progression

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Supportive Workplace Culture

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Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive team environment

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A workplace that values innovation, safety, and excellence

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Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse

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Post Graduate qualifications in Nursing, Leadership and/or Health Management.

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Minimum of ten years post registration including at least 5 years in a senior management role in a hospital.

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Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with Executive teams, Boards and governing bodies.

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Ability to build team-oriented relationships across executive, clinical and community stakeholders.

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Current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check

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📌 Director of Nursing (South Australia)
🏢 Western Adelaide Private Hospital
📍 South Australia