Deputy Director of Nursing - Medical and Critical Care - Grafton

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


Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration:$139,661.16 - $142,254.44 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38hrs
Requisition ID: REQ542537


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.


About the role

Grafton Base Hospital is seeking a Deputy Director of Nursing (DDoN), Medical and Critical Care, to work with the facility Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Nurse Manager peers. The DDoN 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 allocations; the DDoN is also 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, to 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 have 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.


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 Sharon Wright on Sharon.Wright@health.nsw.gov.au


Applications Close: 12 January 2025


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

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 positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions


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