Deputy Director of Nursing - Maclean

Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more!

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (48 weeks) 
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2 
Remuneration: $145,056.42 – 147,952.34 per annum 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ673368


You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information, please contact NNSWLHD-WorkforceIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au or visit Careers Incentives Package


About the role

The Deputy Director of Nursing (DDoN) works with the facility Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Nurse Manager peers and is responsible for the efficient and effective day to day operational leadership and management of a comprehensive range of hospital services in accordance with Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) policy, community needs and budgetary allocation. Responsible for the organisation and management of nursing services, inclusive of emergency responses, to ensure the provision of patient centred, outcome directed care. 
  
Supporting the organisation to achieve the aims of the safety management system, establish and maintain a positive health and safety culture in the workplace and to consult with workers and others when making decisions that may impact upon the health, safety and welfare of those in the workplace.  
  
Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services. 
 

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.


You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.


Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. 

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience


Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Need more information? 

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For role related queries or questions contact Jerry Annie Philip on JerryAnnie.Philip@health.nsw.gov.au

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day


Applications Close: 8 July 2026


NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. 

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary and casual positions.


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